Certified nursing assistants' experiences with self-compassion training in the nursing home setting.
Geriatr Nurs
; 42(6): 1341-1348, 2021.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1433250
ABSTRACT
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in nursing home (NH) settings experience considerable work-related and personal stress. Self-compassion is a personal resource linked to improved stress coping and may be particularly relevant to health care workers. In this study, we explored NH CNA's experiences with self-compassion training based on their narrative replies. Twenty-two CNAs (100% female, mean age 48 years, 82% Black/African American) from 3 mid-sized, non-profit NHs in the Southeast US completed either a standard 8-week, 20 h self-compassion training or a 6-week, 6 h modified version designed for health care providers. Qualitative data analyses from post-training focus group discussions identified four themes pertaining to changes in (1) stress management, (2) appreciation and support, (3) caregiver role, and (4) connection to others. Findings suggested self-compassion training is feasible and beneficial for the stressors that CNAs experience. In the era of COVID-19 and beyond, self-compassion training is a promising method to improve CNAs' well-being.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Nursing Assistants
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Geriatr Nurs
Year:
2021
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Article
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