Coda and Catharsis: Exploring the Emotional Challenges and Coping of Junior Palliative Physicians Through Cinematic Reflection.

There has been little research on reflective tools for junior doctors, whom may have encountered challenges working in palliative care whereby grief and losses are high. This is a qualitative study aiming to firstly explore the emotional challenges of junior doctors and secondly whether the movie is an effective reflective tool. 32 junior doctors rotating through the palliative care unit were recruited and underwent a combined movie screening with a focus group discussion after.

The development of empathy in the healthcare setting: a qualitative approach.

Background: Healthcare professionals' empathetic behaviors have been known to lead to higher satisfaction levels and produce better health outcomes for patients. However, empathy could decrease over time especially during training and clinical practice. This study explored factors that contributed to the development of empathy in the healthcare setting.