Evaluation of a Five-Minute Meditation Intervention During Weekly Palliative Care Clinical Rounds.
Journal of Palliative Medicine April 26, 2025 Alyssa A Gonzalez, Gladys Janice Jimenez-Torres, Bryan M Fellman et al.
A five-minute group meditation offered during weekly educational rounds was well-received by palliative care clinicians. Of 70 invited, 23 (59%) participated in the meditation during rounds, and 21 (54%) also meditated at least weekly outside of rounds, averaging 53 minutes per week, mostly after work hours. Participation was linked to perceived stress reduction and control, and satisfaction with meditation (odds ratio: 1.46). No significant differences in participation were found by gender or years worked. Clinicians in psychosocial roles did not show different engagement outside rounds, and those less engaged did not report greater time-related barriers. The findings suggest brief group meditation may be a feasible and helpful tool for clinician well-being.