Motivation and cognition of choosing Medical Humanistic Care in non-medical profession college students: a qualitative research

Abstract

Objective To investigate the motivation of non-medical students choosing Medical Humanistic Care curriculum and their cognition of medical humanistic care, so as to provide reference for the popularization of medical humanistic care knowledge. Methods A total of 10 non-medical students were selected by purposive sampling method for semi-structured interviews. The research data was analyze and refine the theme by phenomenological research method. Results Motivation of taking the course and medical humanities cognition were refined, which consisted of seven aspects, including learning to care others, interest in medical science, attention on the doctor-patient relationship , the influence of family, doctor benevolence, mutual understanding between doctors and patients, and hard working with regret. Conclusions From the perspective of non-medical majors, teachers should tap their thirst for medical humanistic care, expand their medical knowledge and enhance their humanistic care ability. Key words: Humanities; Non-medical profession; College students; Qualitative research