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Kathleen A O'Connell

2 papers in the library · 48 citations · publishing 0-2023

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Using Meditation to Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Nursing Students.

Journal of Nursing Education August 1, 2023 Shohini Holden, Kathleen A O'Connell 19 citations

Nursing students experience higher rates of mental health issues than other college students. This study examined the effect of a mindfulness meditation intervention on nursing students' levels of self-reported depression, stress, and anxiety. This randomized, experimental study implemented an online mindfulness meditation intervention for an experimental group of nursing students and provided...

The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Nursing Students' Stress and Anxiety Levels.

Nursing Education Perspectives Debra S Heinrich, Kathleen A O'Connell 29 citations

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a virtual mindfulness meditation intervention on stress and anxiety levels of 145 nursing students. Because of the twin demands of classroom and clinical workloads, nursing students experience greater amounts of stress and anxiety than the average college student. Mindfulness meditation is a promising method to alleviate stress and anxiety. A...