The Effects of a Modified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program for Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lin Lin, G. He, Jin Yan, Can Gu, Jianfei Xie
Workplace Health & Safety October 29, 2018 DOI: 10.1177/2165079918801633 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA modified 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program for nurses in general hospitals in mainland China reduced stress and negative affect while increasing positive affect and resilience. No improvement in job satisfaction was observed, though trends pointed in the expected direction. The program appears effective for improving emotional well-being and resilience among nurses.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 110 |
| Population | Nurses in general hospitals in mainland China |
| Intervention | modified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program |
| Duration | 8-week intervention, with follow-up at 3 months post-intervention |
| Keywords | Medicine Psychology |
| Key finding | The modified MBSR program decreased stress and negative affect and increased positive affect and resilience among nurses, but did not significantly improve job satisfaction. |
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of a modified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on the levels of stress, affect, and resilience among nurses in general hospitals in mainland China. In addition, the study attempted to determine the impact of the program on job satisfaction. A total of 110 nurses were randomly assigned to the intervention versus control groups. The intervention group participated in a modified 8-week MBSR program. All participants were evaluated with questionnaires at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months later. The intervention group showed decreases in stress and negative affect and increases in positive affect and resilience after the intervention. No improvement in job satisfaction was observed, but the trends of the data were in the hypothesized direction that job satisfaction would improve. The modified MBSR program is an effective approach for nurses to decrease stress and negative affect and improve positive affect and resilience. In addition, the program has the potential to improve job satisfaction.