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The Effects of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction on Nurse Stress and Burnout

Joanne Cohen-Katz, Susan D. Wiley, Terry Capuano, Debra M. Baker, Shauna L. Shapiro

Holistic Nursing Practice November 1, 2004 DOI: 10.1097/00004650-200411000-00006 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Implementation study with mixed methods Qualitative Peer reviewed
Population Nurses in a hospital system
Intervention Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
Topics Meditation
Citations 387
Key points Implementing MBSR in a hospital system can lower burnout and improve well-being among nurses.

Abstract

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, a stress-reduction program, has increasing empirical support as a patient-care intervention. Its emphasis on self-care, compassion, and healing makes it relevant as an intervention for helping nurses manage stress and reduce burnout. This article describes the implementation of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction in a hospital system as a way to lower burnout and improve well-being among nurses, using both quantitative and qualitative data.

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