Empathy training models and the effects on psychological concerns in paid and unpaid caregivers of older people: A systematic review
Introduction Empathy training directed at empathic abilities and/or aspects of providing care can be effective at increasing levels of this ability. Moreover, training in different care contexts can minimize the negative impacts of providing care. Objectives To identify empathy training models and...
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Introduction
Empathy training directed at empathic abilities and/or aspects of providing care can be effective at increasing levels of this ability. Moreover, training in different care contexts can minimize the negative impacts of providing care.
Objectives
To identify empathy training models and the effects on psychological concerns in paid and unpaid caregivers of older people.
Methods
A systematic review was conducted. Searches for relevant articles were performed in the Embase, LILACS, PsycInfo, Pubmed, Scopus and Web of Science databases using the following search strategy: “Empathy AND (Education OR Training OR Intervention) AND Caregiver”. No restrictions were imposed regarding language or year of publication.
Results
Empathy training for caregivers of older people were performed in six studies, three of which identified a significant increase in empathy levels and consequent reduction in psychological concerns. Empathy training focused on aspects of empathy and/or the caregiver had significant effects on the outcome variables. Moreover, training conducted online, by telephone and/or in person can generate satisfactory results. The other three studies that conducted training with a focus on aspects of dementia and/or old age did not present any effect on the outcome variables.
Conclusions
Empathy training for caregivers of older people can increase levels of this ability, especially in the cognitive domain, as well as diminish psychological concerns caused by the negative impact of providing care.
Disclosure of Interest
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| spelling | doaj.art-86e71d7f4eea4ff6bb0f435d16108d7b2023-11-17T05:07:31ZengCambridge University PressEuropean Psychiatry0924-93381778-35852023-03-0166S234S23410.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.540Empathy training models and the effects on psychological concerns in paid and unpaid caregivers of older people: A systematic reviewR. M. D. P. P. Pessoa0M. A. Maximiano-Barreto1A. C. Ottaviani2B. M. Luchesi3M. H. N. Chagas41University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto2University of São Carlos, São Carlos2University of São Carlos, São Carlos3Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Três Lagoas, Brazil1University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Introduction Empathy training directed at empathic abilities and/or aspects of providing care can be effective at increasing levels of this ability. Moreover, training in different care contexts can minimize the negative impacts of providing care. Objectives To identify empathy training models and the effects on psychological concerns in paid and unpaid caregivers of older people. Methods A systematic review was conducted. Searches for relevant articles were performed in the Embase, LILACS, PsycInfo, Pubmed, Scopus and Web of Science databases using the following search strategy: “Empathy AND (Education OR Training OR Intervention) AND Caregiver”. No restrictions were imposed regarding language or year of publication. Results Empathy training for caregivers of older people were performed in six studies, three of which identified a significant increase in empathy levels and consequent reduction in psychological concerns. Empathy training focused on aspects of empathy and/or the caregiver had significant effects on the outcome variables. Moreover, training conducted online, by telephone and/or in person can generate satisfactory results. The other three studies that conducted training with a focus on aspects of dementia and/or old age did not present any effect on the outcome variables. Conclusions Empathy training for caregivers of older people can increase levels of this ability, especially in the cognitive domain, as well as diminish psychological concerns caused by the negative impact of providing care. Disclosure of Interest None Declaredhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933823005400/type/journal_article |
| spellingShingle | R. M. D. P. P. Pessoa M. A. Maximiano-Barreto A. C. Ottaviani B. M. Luchesi M. H. N. Chagas Empathy training models and the effects on psychological concerns in paid and unpaid caregivers of older people: A systematic review European Psychiatry |
| title | Empathy training models and the effects on psychological concerns in paid and unpaid caregivers of older people: A systematic review |
| title_full | Empathy training models and the effects on psychological concerns in paid and unpaid caregivers of older people: A systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Empathy training models and the effects on psychological concerns in paid and unpaid caregivers of older people: A systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Empathy training models and the effects on psychological concerns in paid and unpaid caregivers of older people: A systematic review |
| title_short | Empathy training models and the effects on psychological concerns in paid and unpaid caregivers of older people: A systematic review |
| title_sort | empathy training models and the effects on psychological concerns in paid and unpaid caregivers of older people a systematic review |
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