Some Aspects of Mindful Communication in Neurological Practice
Stela Spînu
Analele Universității „Dunărea de Jos” din Galați Fascicula XX Sociologie / The Annals of ”Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati Fascicle XX Sociology December 8, 2025 DOI: 10.35219/sociologie.2025.20.08 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness |
| Key points | Argues that mindfulness, originating in Buddhist traditions, has been incorporated into mental health therapeutic programs and can improve medical communication by fostering empathetic, conscious dialogue between professionals and patients. Contends that mindfulness practices also benefit healthcare professionals by helping reduce emotional exhaustion and develop skills to prevent burnout syndrome. |
Abstract
Mindfulness has its origins in Buddhist traditions and encourages individuals to accept the present moment exactly as it is, without judging people, actions, or events. Mindfulness techniques are taken up by medical researchers and applied in therapeutic programs for mental health. Also, mindfulness contributes to improve the quality of medical communication, to developing the skills of transmitting and receiving information, facilitating an effective, empathetic, and conscious dialogue between mental health professionals and patients. Mindfulness practices are welcome not only for patients but also for healthcare professionals, as they can help reduce emotional exhaustion, and develop skills to prevent burnout syndrome.