The power of empathy: Enhancing healing outcomes in chronic wound care
Empathy is an important component of effective wound care, influencing healing outcomes, psychological well-being, and treatment adherence. Integrating empathy into clinical practice through continuity of care, shared decision-making, and cultural competence can improve patient satisfaction and overall wound management. Healthcare systems should prioritize training and policies that support empathy-driven, person-centered care.
Authors
- Peta Ellen Tehan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0014-3023)
- Hayley Ryan
- Sebastian Probst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9603-1570)
Institutions
- HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (CH)
- Monash University (AU)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Tissue Viability
- Published
- 2025-04-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2025.100911
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.88
Funders
- Haute école Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale