Educational interventions to improve emotional intelligence of health professions students.

Abstract

Emotional intelligence (EI) is an asset in health professionals supporting resilience, job satisfaction, interprofessional collaboration, and improved health outcomes for patients. Emerging research in health professions education shows that self-reflection and peer feedback, simulation, and experiential learning may contribute to the development of EI. The evidence indicates that training should be incorporated longitudinally throughout the educational process with increasing complexity and challenge. Several contextual factors may support success, such as framing the learning activities as opportunities for growth, adequate faculty and instructor training, and establishment of trusting relationships.