Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: An Intervention to Enhance the Effectiveness of Nurses' Coping With Work-Related Stress

Purpose This critical literature review explored the current state of the science regarding mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) as a potential intervention to improve the ability of nurses to effectively cope with stress. Methods Literature sources include searches from EBSCOhost, Gale PowerSe...

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Published in:International journal of nursing knowledge 2014-06, Vol.25 (2), p.119-130
Main Author: Smith, Sarah A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Awareness
Humans
Mindfulness
Mindfulness-based stress reduction
nurse
Nurses
Nursing
Nursing Staff - psychology
Patient care
Stress
Stress management
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological - psychology
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Summary:Purpose This critical literature review explored the current state of the science regarding mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) as a potential intervention to improve the ability of nurses to effectively cope with stress. Methods Literature sources include searches from EBSCOhost, Gale PowerSearch, ProQuest, PubMed Medline, Google Scholar, Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, and reference lists from relevant articles. Findings Empirical evidence regarding utilizing MBSR with nurses and other healthcare professionals suggests several positive benefits including decreased stress, burnout, and anxiety; and increased empathy, focus, and mood. Conclusions Nurse use of MBSR may be a key intervention to help improve nurses' ability to cope with stress and ultimately improve the quality of patient care provided.
ISSN:2047-3087
2047-3095
DOI:10.1111/2047-3095.12025