“Many people know nothing about us”: narrative medicine applications at a student-run free clinic
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“Many people know nothing about us”: narrative medicine applications at a student-run free clinic
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2023-06-09
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Journal of Interprofessional Care
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Narrative medicine is an approach to healthcare that acknowledges the stories of patients’ lives both within and beyond the clinical setting. Narrative medicine has been increasingly recognized as a promising tool to support modern educational needs in health professions training, such as interprofessional practice, while enhancing quality of care. Here, we describe the development, implementation, and application of a narrative medicine program at the University of Minnesota Phillips Neighborhood Clinic. First, in a qualitative analysis of patient stories (n = 12) we identified themes regarding the value of the storytelling experience; patients’ personal journeys; and patients’ experiences in healthcare and other systems. Second, an interprofessional educational activity for student volunteers (n = 57) leveraging a patient narrative was observed to be satisfactory, significantly improve attitudes toward the underserved, and enhance quality of care from the perspectives of trainees. Together, findings from the two studies imply the potential benefits of broader incorporation of narrative medicine into interprofessional service settings, for both learners and patients.
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10.1080/13561820.2023.2218885
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So, Marvin; Sedarski, Emma; Parries, Megan; Sick, Brian. (2023). “Many people know nothing about us”: narrative medicine applications at a student-run free clinic. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, 10.1080/13561820.2023.2218885.
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