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| Article Title |
Embedding narrative medicine in primary healthcare: Exploration and practice from a medical humanities perspective
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Unsolicited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
Ning-Jia Lei, Deep K Vaishnani, Mohmmad Shaheen, Haniah Pisheh, Jing Zeng, Fu-Rong Ying, Qiu-Qin Yang, Cong-Ying Wang, Jun Ma, Jing-Ye Pan and Ning-Jian Hou |
| Funding Agency and Grant Number |
| Funding Agency |
Grant Number |
| National Natural Science Foundation of China |
82272204 |
| National Natural Science Foundation of China |
82472188 |
| 2022 Key Clinical Specialty of Zhejiang Province (Critical Care Medicine) |
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| “Pioneer” and “Leading Goose” R&D Program of Zhejiang |
2023C03084 |
| Wenzhou Major Science and Technology Innovation Project |
ZY2023005 |
| Central Guiding Local Technology Development |
2024ZY01012 |
| Zhejiang Provincial College Students' Science and Technology Innovation Activity Program |
2024R413A037 |
| National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for College Students |
202410343030 |
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| Corresponding Author |
Ning-Jian Hou, N/A, Wencheng Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, New Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Nanbaixiang Street, Ouhai District, Wenzhou 325000, Zhejiang Province, China. 540065381@qq.com |
| Key Words |
Narrative medicine; Primary healthcare; Medical humanities; Doctor-patient relationship; Healthcare quality |
| Core Tip |
This study explores the integration of narrative medicine (NM) in primary healthcare (PHC) to enhance doctor-patient relationships, medical education, and healthcare quality. By identifying institutional barriers such as resource disparities, commercialization, and limited humanities training, the research proposes practical strategies to embed NM into PHC settings. Through case studies and policy analysis, the findings highlight how NM fosters patient-centered care, trust, and communication, ultimately improving healthcare service delivery. This study contributes to advancing medical humanities and shaping a more empathetic and effective healthcare system. |
| Publish Date |
2025-05-14 05:24 |
| Citation |
<p>Lei NJ, Vaishnani DK, Shaheen M, Pisheh H, Zeng J, Ying FR, Yang QQ, Wang CY, Ma J, Pan JY, Hou NJ. Embedding narrative medicine in primary healthcare: Exploration and practice from a medical humanities perspective. <i>World J Clin Cases</i> 2025; 13(22): 105684</p> |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v13/i22/105684.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i22.105684 |
