Investigating the effects of a short narratology module on empathy and patient-centred communication in early-stage medical students: an empirical mixed-methods pilot study

Key Points

• Pilot study shows that the narratology module enhances empathy and communication skills in medical students.
• Participants improved their empathic responses through a focused educational intervention involving narrative techniques.
• Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, qualitative and quantitative data were gathered from early-stage medical students.
• Highlights the significance of narrative training in medical education, suggesting it may enrich student interactions with patients.