Relationships among active listening, self-awareness, empathy, and patient-centered care in associate and baccalaureate degree nursing students

Abstract

Objective The purpose of this research was to examine the relationships among active listening, self-awareness, empathy, and patient-centered care in nursing students. Background Empathy and patient-centered care have been associated with better patient outcomes. Active listening and self-awareness are suggested to be associated with empathy, and, in turn, patient-centered care. However, the relationships among active listening, self-awareness, empathy, and patient-centered care have not been investigated. Method Data on active listening, self-awareness, empathy, and patient-centered care were collected from 53 nursing students, and were analyzed using multiple regression. Results Active listening (p