Table 1 Participants’ perceptions about narrative medicine (n = 116)
From: Impact of a narrative medicine programme on healthcare providers’ empathy scores over time
Item | Very agree and agree (n,%) | Neutral (n,%) | Very disagree and disagree (n,%) |
|---|---|---|---|
NM is helpful for reflection | 106 (91.4%) | 8 (6.9%) | 2 (1.7%) |
NM is helpful for in enhancing empathy | 105 (90.5%) | 9 (7.8%) | 2 (1.7%) |
NM is helpful for patient-doctor relationships | 98 (84.5%) | 15 (12.9%) | 3 (2.6%) |
I will tell my coworkers about the concept of NM | 98 (84.5%) | 15 (12.9%) | 3 (2.6%) |
I have a good overall impression on NM | 97 (83.6%) | 17 (14.7%) | 2 (1.7%) |
I am interested in NM | 96 (82.7%) | 17 (14.7%) | 3 (2.6%) |
NM relieves my grief during medical care | 96 (82.7%) | 15 (12.9%) | 5 (4.3%) |
NM is essential for medical care | 94 (81.0%) | 19 (16.4%) | 3 (2.6%) |
I will continue with my narrative writing | 86 (74.1%) | 27 (23.3%) | 3 (2.6%) |
NM relieves my pressure during medical care | 77 (66.4%) | 26 (22.4%) | 13 (11.2%) |