Objective: To explore the feasibility, acceptability, engagement, and impact of a virtual reality (VR) mindfulness program for students, residents, and fellows at a university medical campus. Patients and methods: A total of 30 participants consented to participate in the study from September 13, 2021 to November 12, 2022. They completed a baseline assessment and were trained to use a VR...
Background: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, people worldwide have experienced increased anxiety, depression, and loneliness and decreased well-being. Mindfulness has been shown to enhance well-being across a variety of settings and for a variety of populations. Purpose: We developed and implemented a digital mindfulness program called Mindful Moment across a US university system as an...
Open Journal of NursingAugust 16, 2021Meredith Mealer, Debra L Boeldt, Kathryn L Cochran et al.
Objective: Critical care nurses work in a challenging intensive care (ICU) environment that results in work-related psychological distress. Our objective was to pilot an in-person or virtual mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) program enhanced resilience and a similarly designed attention control group. Methods: We randomized ICU nurses with symptoms of burnout syndrome and decreased...