Cross-sectional survey reveals empathy is linked to academic progression and personal factors in nursing students, suggesting educational enhancements.
Key Points
Empathy levels among nursing students were relatively high, indicating strong potential for quality patient care.
Students in advanced academic years showed significantly higher empathy scores, suggesting educational progression matters.
Analysis involved a cross-sectional survey using the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy and health surveys, with 144 participants.
Findings indicate that integrating empathy training into nursing curricula may address professional burnout and improve patient outcomes.