Can We Walk in Our Patients’ Shoes? Immersive Virtual Reality as an Empathy Training Tool for Medical Students

Authors

Riham Alieldin, University of Rochester
Raffaella Borasi, University of Rochester
Anne Nofziger, University of Rochester
Karen DeAngelis, University of Rochester
Sarah Peyre, University of Rochester

Document Type

Research Abstract

Abstract

Empathy is arguably the “backbone” of the patient-physician relationship. It has been shown to have numerous positive clinical outcomes especially in a patient-centered careservice. Nevertheless, studies have shown a disintegration of empathy and compassion in physicians during medical school and residency training due to the lack of standardization of empathy training in medical education.

Recommended Citation

Alieldin, Riham; Borasi, Raffaella; Nofziger, Anne; DeAngelis, Karen; and Peyre, Sarah (2021) "Can We Walk in Our Patients’ Shoes? Immersive Virtual Reality as an Empathy Training Tool for Medical Students," Frameless: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 13.
Available at: https://repository.rit.edu/frameless/vol4/iss1/13