The influence of narrative medicine on medical students' readiness for holistic care practice: A realist synthesis
Narrative Medicine enhances relational competence, empathy and reflective practice, aligning with the principles of holistic care. Addressing barriers such as emotional discomfort and variability in outcomes requires adaptable formats and supportive environments. This study underscores Narrative Medicine's transformative potential in medical education and offers actionable insights for its integration into diverse learning contexts.
Authors
- Yosika Septi Mauludina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3102-7092)
- Chien‐Da Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4999-6019)
- Lynn Valerie Monrouxe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4895-1812)
- Rahma Novita Asdary (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9444-040X)
- Yufrica Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4004-0993)
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-08-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.70024
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.41
Funders
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
- University of Sydney
- Chang Gung University
- Chang Gung Medical Foundation
- Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
- National Science and Technology Council