A Mind-Body Skills Course Among Nursing and Medical Students: A Pathway for an Improved Perception of Self and the Surrounding World.
Marja Van Vliet, Miek C Jong, Mats Jong
Global qualitative nursing research 2018 DOI: 10.1177/2333393618805340 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Dutch medical and Swedish nursing students |
| Interventions | Mind-Body skills course mindfulness meditation guided imagery |
| Topics | Philosophy of mind |
| Keywords | Doctor–patient communication Empathy Holistic care Lived body Nurse–patient communication Professional education Resilience Self-care Stress |
| Citations | 18 |
| Key findings | Participation in a Mind-Body skills course served as a pathway to inner awareness and supported connecting with others and the surrounding world. |
Abstract
Despite increased recognition of self-care and self-awareness as core competences for health care professionals, little attention is paid to these skills during their education. Evidence suggests that a Mind-Body (MB) skills course has the potential to enhance self-care and self-awareness among medical students. However, less is known about the meaning of this course for students and how it affects their personal and professional life. Therefore, we examined the lived experiences with an MB skills course among Dutch medical and Swedish nursing students. This course included various MB techniques, such as mindfulness meditation and guided imagery. Guided by a phenomenological hermeneutical method, three main themes were identified: "ability to be more present," "increased perception and awareness of self," and "connection on a deeper level with others." Overall, participation in the MB skills course served as a pathway to inner awareness and supported connecting with others as well as with the surrounding world.
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Citations in the library
Cites 3
- Phenomenology of Practice March 31, 2014
- The effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on nurse stress and burnout: a qualitative and quantitative study, part III. Holistic Nursing Practice 2005
- Hermeneutic Phenomenology and Phenomenology: A Comparison of Historical and Methodological Considerations September 1, 2003