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Positive Effects of a Stress Reduction Program Based on Mindfulness Meditation in Brazilian Nursing Professionals: Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation 자세히보기
  • 자료유형학술지논문
  • 저자명dos Santos, T. M.,Kozasa, E. H.,Carmagnani, I. S.,Tanaka, L. H.,Lacerda, S. S.,Nogueira-Martins, L. A.
  • 학회/출판사/기관명ELSEVIER SCIENCE B.V. AMSTERDAM
  • 출판년도2016
  • 언어영어
  • 학술지명/학위논문주기EXPLORE -ELSEVIER-
  • 발행사항Vol.12No.2[2016]_x000D_
  • ISBN/ISSN1550-8307
  • 소개/요약Context Mindfulness meditation has been shown to effectively mitigate the negative effects of stress among nursing professionals, but in countries like Brazil, these practices are relatively unexplored. Objective To evaluate the effects of a Stress Reduction Program (SRP) including mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation among nursing professionals working in a Brazilian hospital setting. Design Pilot study with a mixed model using quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate a group of participants. The quantitative data were analyzed at three different time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention and follow-up. The qualitative data were analyzed at post intervention. Setting Hospital São Paulo (Brazil). Participants Sample 13 nursing professionals, including nurses, technicians and nursing assistants working in a hospital. Intervention Participants underwent mindfulness and loving kindness meditation during a period of six weeks. Instruments Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), WHOQOL-BREF quality of life assessment, and Work Stress Scale (WSS). Qualitative data were collected via a group interview following 6 weeks participation in the SRP. Results The quantitative analyses revealed a significant reduction (p>0,05) between pre- and post-intervention scores for perceived stress, burnout, depression and anxiety (trait). These variables showed no significant differences between post-intervention and follow-up scores. The WHOQOL-BREF revealed significant increase (p<0,05) just in the physical and psychological domains at post intervention scores, which remained at the follow-up. Qualitative results showed improvement in the reactivity to inner experience; a more attentive perception of internal and external experiences; greater attention and awareness of actions and attitudes at every moment; and a positive influence of the SRP in nursing activities.