명상도서관

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Bibliotherapy to decrease stress and anxiety and increase resilience and mindfulness: A pilot trial 자세히보기
  • 자료유형학술지논문
  • 저자명Sharma, V.,Sood, A.,Prasad, K.,Loehrer, L.,Schroeder, D.,Brent, B.
  • 학회/출판사/기관명ELSEVIER SCIENCE B.V. AMSTERDAM
  • 출판년도2014
  • 언어영어
  • 학술지명/학위논문주기EXPLORE -ELSEVIER-
  • 발행사항Vol.10No.4[2014]_x000D_
  • ISBN/ISSN1550-8307
  • 소개/요약Introduction Interventions to decrease stress and enhance resiliency and mindfulness are more likely to be widely implemented if they can be offered without the need for in-person training. The purpose of this study was to assess effectiveness of a self-directed stress management and resiliency training (SMART) program delivered using only written material for improving stress, resiliency and mindfulness. Methods Thirty-seven employees at a large medical center were recruited and given written material on the SMART program. Subjects were instructed to practice the skills presented in the written materials without any additional training. The skills included: education about the neuropsychology of stress and resilience; training attention to focus in the present moment; and refining interpretations. Primary outcome measures assessed resilience, perceived stress, anxiety and quality of life. Results Thirty-three out of thirty-seven (89%) enrolled subjects completed the study and provided the baseline and follow up data. A statistically significant improvement in perceived stress, resilience, mindfulness, anxiety, and quality of life was observed at 12-weeks. Conclusion This study demonstrated that a brief, self-directed program to decrease stress and enhance resilience and mindfulness provided excellent short-term effectiveness for enhancing resilience, mindfulness and quality of life, and decreasing stress and anxiety.