Mindful Self-Compassion Training and Nephrology Nurses' Self-Reported Levels of Self-Compassion, Burnout, and Resilience: A Mixed Methods Study.
Jacqueline Crandall, Lori Harwood, Barbara Wilson, Catherine Morano
Nephrology nursing journal : journal of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association September 1, 2022 DOI: 10.37526/1526-744x.2022.49.5.405 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Mixed-methods pre-post study Qualitative Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 12 |
| Population | Nephrology nurses |
| Intervention | Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 8-week training |
| Duration | 8-week training; surveys before, immediately after, and three months after training |
| Keywords | Humans Job satisfaction Burnout, professional Nephrology Nurses Self report Surveys and questionnaires Self-compassion Resilience Hemodialysis |
| Key points | The authors report that an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training increased self-compassion, mindfulness, and resilience and decreased burnout among 12 nephrology nurses, with the main qualitative theme being enhanced resilience. They conclude the training was an effective intervention for building skills to maintain a healthy workforce. |
Abstract
Caring for people with chronic kidney disease, let alone during a pandemic, can place nurses at risk for burnout. This study explored the effects of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 8-week training on nephrology nurses' levels of self-compassion, burnout, and resilience. Twelve nurses participated. Surveys were completed before, immediately after, and three months after training. A focus group was also conducted. Results demonstrated in creased levels of self-compassion, mindfulness, and resilience while levels of burnout decreased. The central qualitative theme was enhanced resilience. Subthemes were creating a community of support, awareness and discovery, and the mastery of the techniques. The MSC training was an effective intervention to build essential skills for maintaining a healthy workforce. Implementation of such training programs within the health care environment are highly encouraged.