Table 1 Empathy-building workshop program
Topics | Learning objectives (At the end of this workshop the students will be able to …) | Learning activities | Approximate time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction | … describe the importance and objectives of empathy-building workshop | Lecture | 15 |
Epidemiology of aging | … describe epidemiology of aging | Lecture | 20 |
Physiological and psychological changes of aging | … explain physiological and psychological changes of aging | Lecture, question and answer | 60 |
Common barriers to communication in older adults | … explain barriers to communication in older adults | Lecture, group discussion, Clip presentation | 30 |
Exercise on communication | … analyze challenges and their own experiences in communication with elderly people | - Three scenarios were presented: - The students were asked to identify and discuss the challenges in the scenarios - Encouraged students to discuss their experiences of similar situations with elderly people - Giving feedback and summing up | 40 |
Interactions between healthcare professionals and older patients | … interact professionally with older patients in a simulated situation | Role play on listening skills, lecture, group discussion | 60 |
Definition of self-awareness and its importance | ... discuss self-awareness and its importance | Lecture and group discussion | 30 |
Exercise on self-awareness | … identify their own attitudes toward aging and its impact on their communication with elder patients | -The students were asked to identify their feelings and attitudes toward aging and its impact on their communication with elderly patients -Giving feedback and summing up | 45 |
Empathy skills, understanding, listening, accepting others, etc. | … explain empathy skills and their importance | Lecture and group discussion | 90 |
Exercise on empathy skills | …discuss empathetic behaviors and lack of empathy in nurse-patient relationship ….identify their own barriers and abilities to show empathy toward older adults | - Presenting one scenario and two short clips about empathy with elderly patients -Asking students to discuss the scenario within their groups and identify empathic or lack of empathic behaviors. - Giving feedback and summing up | 90 |