Zen Den: A Novel Approach to Promote Well-Being in the Workplace.
Melanie Naone, Christina Ford, Katherine Finn Davis
Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association December 1, 2024 DOI: 10.1177/08980101241263131 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pre-post intervention study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 92 |
| Population | Nurses at an academic level 1 trauma center in Hawaii |
| Interventions | Reiki Guided meditation |
| Duration | 10-minute session |
| Topics | Buddhism |
| Keywords | Covid-19 Reiki Alternative/complementary therapies Energy-based therapies/energy work Meditation/mindfulness Nurses basic Stress management/relaxation |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key points | A brief Reiki and meditation session decreased perceived stress by 46% and anxiety by 45%, and increased happiness by 17% and coping ability by 18%. |
Abstract
Purpose: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, holistic nurses at an academic level 1 trauma center in Hawaii utilized a novel holistic approach to combat stress and anxiety symptoms while promoting nurse's well-being. This assessment aimed to determine whether a brief session incorporating Reiki and meditation could decrease nurses' perceived stress and anxiety while increasing perceived happiness and coping ability.
Methods: Two Reiki-certified holistic nurses developed a mobile 10-minute individual well-being session called "Zen Den." In each session, the holistic nurse provided hands-on Reiki concurrent with a meditation streamed by a free online application. Pre and post-self-assessments were measured using a Likert scale.
Findings: Participants (N = 92) showed an average decrease in perceived stress by 46% and anxiety by 45%, and an increase in feelings of happiness by 17% and perceived coping ability by 18%.
Conclusion: This novel approach to promote well-being in the workplace can be achieved using existing resources such as Reiki-trained staff, a quiet space, and a 10-minute well-being session with guided meditation using a free online application.