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Nurse Leaders Employ Contemplative Practices to Promote Healthcare Professional Well-being and Decrease Anxiety.
Cunningham, Tim; Çayir, Ebru.
  • Cunningham T; Author Affiliations: Vice President (Dr Cunningham), Practice & Innovation, Emory Healthcare Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA; Postdoctoral Research Associate (Dr Cayir), University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville.
J Nurs Adm ; 51(3): 156-161, 2021 Mar 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1219129
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of a daylong resilience retreat on healthcare professionals' anxiety levels, intention to engage in mindfulness practices, and self-efficacy around mindfulness.

BACKGROUND:

Caregiver burnout is a concern that needs to be addressed at the organizational level so that professionals can reduce their risk of psychological injury while providing high-quality care. The COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic has exacerbated symptoms of burnout among nurses nationally.

METHODS:

Ten sessions of daylong resilience retreats were delivered to independent groups of nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals. Preretreat and postretreat assessments were completed using a 19-item survey developed by the research team to assess state anxiety, intention to engage in mindfulness practices, and self-efficacy around mindfulness.

RESULTS:

One hundred six healthcare professionals completed the resilience retreats. There was a statistically significant decrease in state anxiety scores following the retreat. The majority of the participants reported high intentions to engage in mindfulness practices and felt confident about incorporating mindfulness in their lives.

CONCLUSIONS:

Brief resilience retreats endorsed by nurse leadership can reduce perceived anxiety and facilitate engagement in contemplative practices, which are associated with a decrease in the risk of burnout.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Anxiety / Burnout, Professional / Mindfulness / COVID-19 / Nursing Care / Nursing Staff, Hospital Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Nurs Adm Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Anxiety / Burnout, Professional / Mindfulness / COVID-19 / Nursing Care / Nursing Staff, Hospital Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Nurs Adm Year: 2021 Document Type: Article