Evaluation of a Web-Based Holistic Stress Reduction Pilot Program Among Nurse-Midwives.
Erin M Wright
Journal of Holistic Nursing June 2018 DOI: 10.1177/0898010117704325 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 10 |
| Population | Certified nurse-midwives |
| Interventions | Yoga Mindfulness-based stress reduction Meditation |
| Duration | Four days each week over 4 weeks |
| Measures | Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES) |
| Keywords | Common themes Group/population Healing modalities Meditation/mindfulness Midwives Nurses advanced practice Stress and coping Yoga |
| Key points | Among 10 certified nurse-midwives, a four-week web-based holistic program using yoga, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and meditation was followed by lower mean Perceived Stress Scale scores (16.4 to 12.3) and higher mean Coping Self-Efficacy Scale scores (174.8 to 214.5), with improvement on every CSES subscale. The authors suggest the format holds potential for stress reduction and improved coping, and that further research is warranted. |
Abstract
Work-related stress among midwives results in secondary traumatic stress, posttraumatic stress disorder, and job attrition. The purpose of this pilot project was to evaluate the effectiveness of a holistic, web-based program using holistic modalities for stress reduction and improved coping among certified nurse-midwives. A convenience sample of 10 midwives participated in a web-based holistic stress reduction intervention using yoga, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and meditation for four days each week over 4 weeks. Participants completed pre- and postintervention questionnaires (Perceived Stress Scale [PSS] and the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale [CSES]) for evaluation of effectiveness. The PSS means showed improvement in midwives' stress (16.4-12.3). The CSES means showed improvement in coping (174.8-214.5). Improvement was shown in each subscale of the CSES ("uses problem-focused coping": 19.2%; "stops unpleasant thoughts and emotions": 20.3%; and "gets support from family and friends": 16.6%). Findings suggest the potential for stress reduction and improved coping skills after using holistic techniques in a web-based format within a cohort of nurse-midwives. Further research of web-based, holistic intervention for stress reduction among midwives is warranted.
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