Advances in health sciences education : theory and practice
March 2024
Ilona Kaisti, Petri Kulmala, Mirka Hintsanen et al.
The number of studies on the effects of mindfulness on healthcare professionals is increasing. The main aim of this study was to collate the quantitative results of original studies analyzing the effects of mindfulness-based interventions on a variety of outcomes in medical students. We also analyzed how the study design and characteristics of the intervention affect the results, and identified...
BMC nephrology
January 31, 2024
Anna Wilson, Claire Carswell, Clare Mckeaveney et al.
4 citations
Individuals with chronic kidney disease experience difficult physical and psychological symptoms, that impact quality of life, and are at increased risk of anxiety and depression. Access to specialist psychological support is limited. This study aimed to support a new service development project, in collaboration with Kidney Care UK, to implement the Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR)...
Healthcare
November 8, 2023
Anna Wilson, Clare Mckeaveney, Claire Carswell et al.
5 citations
Kidney disease is a progressive, debilitating condition. Patients experience challenging physical and psychological symptoms and are at increased risk of anxiety, depression, and poor mental wellbeing. Access to specialist psychological or social support is limited, with inadequate provision of psychosocial support available across UK renal units. The COSMIC study (examining the acceptability...
Healthcare
July 25, 2022
Anna Wilson, Clare Mckeaveney, Claire Carswell et al.
Kidney disease is often progressive, and patients experience diminished health-related quality of life. In addition, the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and its associated restrictions, has brought many additional burdens. It is therefore essential that effective and affordable systems are explored to improve the psychological health of this group that can be delivered safely...