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Archives of Psychiatric Nursing

ISSN 1532-8228

7 papers in the library · 153 citations · publishing 2009-2025

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Mindfulness and self-care in healthcare professionals: A qualitative metasynthesis

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing November 19, 2025 Sonia Ortiz-Moreno, David Giménez‐Díez, Antonio Pastor-Méndez et al. 2 citations

INTRODUCTION: Numerous quantitative studies confirm the positive effects of mindfulness on healthcare professionals. However, recent qualitative research on their experiences and the relationship between mindfulness and self-care remains scarce. Exploring how professionals describe and perceive mindfulness as enhancing their professional self-care is essential. OBJECTIVE: To explore the...

Combined mindfulness-based stress reduction and physical activity improved psychological factors and sleep quality in patients with MDD: A randomized controlled trial study.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing December 1, 2024 Ebrahim Norouzi, Azadeh Naseri, Leeba Rezaie et al. 12 citations

Non-pharmacological interventions are available to improve sleep quality including mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and physical activity (PA). The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the combination of MBSR and PA interventions as an augmentation to treatment as usual with sertraline to improve sleep and psychological factors among patients with MDD. Sixty-seven...

Mindfulness-based training effect on attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation among children with ADHD: The role of family engagement in randomized controlled trials.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing October 1, 2024 Nadia Waheed Elzohairy, Gehan Abdelslam Mahmoud Elzlbany, Basma Ibrahim Khamis et al.

BACKGROUND Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is among the most common psychiatric conditions affecting school-aged children, marked by diverse levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Mindfulness-based training intervention throughout childhood enhances those symptoms, improving emotional regulation and well-being, hence improving their quality of life. AIM To...

Golden steps: A nursing approach for vitality, agility, and rumination in geriatric clients with depressive disorders through mindful walking.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing August 1, 2024 Mona Metwally El-Sayed, Manal Mohammed Hawash, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr et al. 4 citations

Depression is a prevalent issue among older adults and can significantly impact their overall quality of life. While traditional treatments may not always be sufficient or suitable for all individuals, the potential of alternative interventions, such as mindful walking, offers a ray of hope. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of mindful walking on rumination, agility, vitality, and...

Testing the acceptability and initial efficacy of a smartphone-app mindfulness intervention for college student veterans with PTSD.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing April 1, 2020 Andrew Thomas Reyes, Tirth Bhatta, Venkatesan Muthukumar et al.

This single-arm, pre-post feasibility study evaluated the acceptability and initial efficacy of a mindfulness smartphone-app intervention intended to promote resilience and improve posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among college student military veterans. The app contained mindfulness exercises and meditations based on the acceptance and commitment therapy. Twenty-three student...

Understanding and integrating mindfulness into psychiatric mental health nursing practice.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing October 1, 2009 Kathleen Tusaie, Kelly Edds 17 citations

The practice of mindfulness is increasingly being integrated into Western clinical practice within the context of psychotherapy and stress management. Although it is based in ancient Buddhist philosophy, there remains confusion about the definition, antecedents, processes, and outcomes of mindfulness practice. This article reviews the literature on mindfulness, with a focus upon a clearer...

Demystifying Self-Transcendence for Mental Health Nursing Practice and Research

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing September 18, 2009 Pamela G. Reed 118 citations

Because human development is an integral aspect of life, pathways to mental health necessarily involve developmentally based issues or resources. This column provides an overview of self-transcendence as one developmentally based resource for mental health. The Self-Transcendence Scale is presented to encourage its use in mental health nursing practice and research.