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The effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on nurse stress and burnout: a qualitative and quantitative study, part III.

Joanne Cohen-Katz, Susan D. Wiley, Terry Capuano, Debra M. Baker, Lynn Deitrick, Shauna L. Shapiro

Holistic Nursing Practice 2005 DOI: 10.1097/00004650-200503000-00009 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Qualitative study Peer reviewed
Population Nurses
Intervention Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
Topics Meditation
Key findings Nurses reported that MBSR was helpful, citing greater relaxation and self-care and improved work and family relationships, while also describing challenges such as restlessness, physical pain, and dealing with difficult emotions.

Abstract

Part III of the study on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) describes qualitative data and discusses the implications of the findings. Study analysis revealed that nurses found MBSR helpful. Greater relaxation and self-care and improvement in work and family relationships were among reported benefits. Challenges included restlessness, physical pain, and dealing with difficult emotions.

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