Promoting Spiritual Healing by Stress Reduction Through Meditation for Employees at a Veterans Hospital: A CDC Framework–Based Program Evaluation

Background: Employees in the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital experience psychological stress from caring for vulnerable veteran populations. Evidence suggests that mindfulness meditation decreases stress in health care employees and military personnel. The purpose of this worksite program was to expl...

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Published in:AAOHN journal 2020-04, Vol.68 (4), p.161-170
Main Authors: Freeman, Robert C., Sukuan, Niphon, Tota, Nicole M., Bell, S. Maria, Harris, Anthony G., Wang, Hsiao-Lan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceptability
Content analysis
Employee benefits
Employees
Healing
Meditation
Military personnel
Mindfulness
Multiple choice
Nursing
Occupational health
Program evaluation
Psychological stress
Qualitative analysis
Reduction
Spirituality
Statistical analysis
Stress
Veterans
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Summary:Background: Employees in the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital experience psychological stress from caring for vulnerable veteran populations. Evidence suggests that mindfulness meditation decreases stress in health care employees and military personnel. The purpose of this worksite program was to explore the acceptability of a mindfulness meditation program among VA workers. Methods: Chaplain residents developed the “Promoting Spiritual Healing by Stress Reduction Through Meditation” (Spiritual Meditation) program for employees in a VA hospital. To evaluate acceptability, a 13-multiple-choice-item survey with an open-ended question was administered after the intervention. Descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis were performed. Findings: In 29 participants, 70% to 100% agreed with positive statements for the personal learning experience, program components, teacher quality, time to practice, and place to practice. Two categories emerged from qualitative responses: “positive practical experience of Spiritual Meditation” and “perceived values from Spiritual Meditation.” Conclusion/Application to Practice: Occupational health nurses are uniquely positioned to lead and collaborate with chaplains to deliver Spiritual Meditation in their workplace setting.
ISSN:2165-0799
2165-0969
DOI:10.1177/2165079919874795