Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Health Care Professionals: Results From a Randomized Trial

The literature is replete with evidence that the stress inherent in health care negatively impacts health care professionals, leading to increased depression, decreased job satisfaction, and psychological distress. In an attempt to address this, the current study examined the effects of a short-term...

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Published in:International journal of stress management 2005-05, Vol.12 (2), p.164-176
Main Authors: Shapiro, Shauna L, Astin, John A, Bishop, Scott R, Cordova, Matthew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Female
Health Personnel
Human
Male
Meditation
Mental Health Program Evaluation
Mindfulness
Occupational Stress
Stress Management
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Summary:The literature is replete with evidence that the stress inherent in health care negatively impacts health care professionals, leading to increased depression, decreased job satisfaction, and psychological distress. In an attempt to address this, the current study examined the effects of a short-term stress management program, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), on health care professionals. Results from this prospective randomized controlled pilot study suggest that an 8-week MBSR intervention may be effective for reducing stress and increasing quality of life and self-compassion in health care professionals. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.
ISSN:1072-5245
1573-3424
DOI:10.1037/1072-5245.12.2.164