Atefeh Galehdarifard, Mojgan Khademi, Mohammad Gholami, Moloud Radfar, Farzad Ebrahimzadeh and Mohammad-Hasan Imani-Nasab

This blog post is based on the Evidence & Policy article, ‘The impact of knowledge brokering on nurses’ empathy with patients receiving cardiac care: an experimental study’.

Empathy is a fundamental concept in the development of human relationships. Whether individuals have a natural inclination toward empathy or have cultivated it through education and upbringing, this background can significantly influence the effectiveness of interventions designed to promote empathetic behaviour. Our research suggests that individuals with higher levels of empathy are often more motivated to enact change, actively promote empathy, and show a greater willingness to learn and adopt empathetic behaviours in practice.

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