Differential Effects of Two Contemplative Practice-based Programs for Health Care Professionals
Psychosocial Intervention November 1, 2019 N. Sansó, L. Galiana, B. González et al.
A comparison of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and compassion cultivation training (CCT) for improving the quality of life of primary care professionals in Mallorca found that both programs improved mindfulness, empathy, self-compassion, and professional quality of life. MBSR was more effective than CCT for two mindfulness dimensions—acting with awareness and non-reacting to inner experience—and for reducing burnout. The study involved 50 professionals, 81% of whom were women.