Nurses' perceived stress and compassion following a mindfulness meditation and self compassion training
Journal of Research in Nursing December 1, 2017 Marie Ann Mahon, Lorraine Mee, Denise Brett et al.
A pilot study using a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design examined the effects of a mindfulness meditation intervention on nurses' perceived stress and compassion. Among 90 nurses at three university teaching hospitals, 64 completed both pre- and post-intervention scales. Perceived stress was significantly reduced after the intervention. Compassion scores increased, with a significant finding for nurses at one hospital. No significant differences emerged between 6-week and 8-week interventions. The results suggest mindfulness meditation training can positively impact perceived stress and enhance compassion in nurses.