Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences International Journal of Medical Reviews 2345-525X 12 4 2025 12 01 Digital Empathy in Nursing: A Systematic Review 988 995 240562 10.30491/ijmr.2025.515623.1325 EN Bahareh Mahmoudi Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Marzieh Pazokian Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Nazanin Nazari Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2025 04 08 Introduction:  Digital empathy has become an essential component in modern nursing care, particularly as healthcare systems <br>increasingly  rely  on  digital  communication  tools.  This  systematic  review  explores  the  concept,  practical  applications,  and <br>outcomes of digital empathy in nursing practice. The goal is to understand how digital empathy contributes to patient -centered <br>care and emotional support in virtual healthcare settings.<br>Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SID, <br>and  Magiran.  Keywords  included  "digital  empathy,"  "nursing  care,"  "virtual  communication,"  and  "patient -centered  care." <br>Studies published between 2015 and 2025 were reviewed based on predefined inclusion criteria. The selected articles were <br>analyzed to identify key themes and insights related to the implementation of digital empathy in nursing.<br>Results:  The findings highlight that digital empathy plays a crucial role in enhancing nurse–patient interactions across virtual <br>care  platforms.  Interventions  such  as  online  training,  digital  empathy  tools,  and  AI-supported  communication  systems  have <br>been shown to improve emotional engagement, patient satisfaction, and trust. However, challenges like reduced non -verbal <br>cues and digital fatigue were also noted, emphasizing the need for better training in digital communication skills and more <br>empathy-focused system designs.<br>Conclusion: Digital empathy has the potential to significantly improve the quality of nursing care in digital environments. While <br>technology  can  facilitate  empathetic  communication,  maintaining  a  human -centered  approach  remains  essential.  Ongoing <br>education and thoughtful design of digital tools that prioritize empathy are vital for delivering meaningful and compassionate <br>care in virtual healthcare settings. https://www.ijmedrev.com/article_240562_53f022b26b0e80ac3f3762d08b46e27d.pdf