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Ghorbani A A, Mahmoudi M, Satari Y, Amouei F. The Approach of Literature in Enhancing Medical Education and the Health of Patients and Caregivers. Clin Exc 2025; 14 (4) :48-58
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Assistant Professor, Department of General Education, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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The question of the utility and entertainment value of literary works has long been a subject of debate among researchers. Today, given the importance of communication skills in clinical settings and the value of understanding individuals' lived experiences in enhancing the quality of human relationships and the continuity and quality of care, numerous studies have been conducted in the field of literature and medicine. Awareness of the results of these studies is essential for elucidating health humanities discussions and the role of literature education, especially for medical students. This article is a simple review based on a search of international and domestic databases within the timeframe from January 2000 to June 2024. This study aims to present findings from research related to the impact of literature on the mind and body and its role in medical education.
The results indicate that researchers, using tools such as psychological questionnaires and laboratory instruments, have observed positive effects of reading literary works on skills such as empathy and resilience in challenging situations. These studies emphasize that reading literary works and writing in various narrative formats, such as stories and life writing, can have positive outcomes for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers in terms of mental and physical health and the improvement of healthcare quality. These findings highlight the necessity of incorporating literature courses and appropriate, practical educational planning, especially for medical students
The results indicate that researchers, using tools such as psychological questionnaires and laboratory instruments, have observed positive effects of reading literary works on skills such as empathy and resilience in challenging situations. These studies emphasize that reading literary works and writing in various narrative formats, such as stories and life writing, can have positive outcomes for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers in terms of mental and physical health and the improvement of healthcare quality. These findings highlight the necessity of incorporating literature courses and appropriate, practical educational planning, especially for medical students
Keywords: Literature and medicine, Metaphor and medical education, Life writing and illness, Story writing and health humanities, Reflective writing and health humanities
Type of Study: Review |
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آموزش پزشكی
Received: 2024/12/18 | Accepted: 2025/04/17 | Published: 2025/04/17
Received: 2024/12/18 | Accepted: 2025/04/17 | Published: 2025/04/17
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