A Stress Management Tool in Nurses: Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction
Nadiye Barış Eren
Black Sea Journal of Health Science July 1, 2023 DOI: 10.19127/bshealthscience.1274065 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Nurses |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Argues that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a relevant stress management method for nurses, potentially protecting their health and improving patient care, though no empirical results are reported. |
Abstract
Health, which is a state of complete physical, social and spiritual well-being, is under the influence of various stressors. Stress occurs due to the negative effects on the organism physically and mentally. Stress is encountered in every field in our daily life and affects our health negatively. Nurses working in the healthcare field, which is one of the stressful environments, experience intense stress. Therefore, nurses working in such an environment need to use stress management effectively to protect their own health and increase patient care quality and satisfaction. One of these methods is Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction. The evidence-based program that includes mindfulness meditation, breathwork, basic yoga, and other relaxation methods for 8 weeks. This review will discuss Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction in nurses.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |
Citations in the library
Cites 7
- The Effects of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction on Nurse Stress and Burnout, Part II Holistic Nursing Practice 2005
- The effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on the psychological well-being of nurses: A systematic review. Applied Nursing Research 2022
- Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on psychological distress in health workers: A three-arm parallel randomized controlled trial. Journal of Psychiatric Research November 1, 2020
- The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Training on Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Job Satisfaction Among Ward Nurses: A Randomized Control Trial. Journal of Nursing Management May 20, 2020
- The Effects of a Modified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program for Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial Workplace Health & Safety October 29, 2018
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