Author: Brady S, O'Connor N, Burgermeister D, Hanson P
Affiliation: Stephanie Brady, DNP-C, PMHNP, BC, is a System Administrator for Behavioral Health, St. John Providence Health System, Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan, USA; Nancy O'Connor, PhD, ANP-BC, is a Professor and Chair of Nursing Graduate Program, Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan, USA; Diane Burgermeister, PhD, PMHNP-BC, is an Associate Professor of Nursing, Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan, USA; and Patricia Hanson, PhD, ANP-BC, is a Professor of Nursing, Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan, USA.
Conference/Journal: Perspect Psychiatr Care.
Date published: 2012 Jul
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Volume ID: 48 , Issue ID: 3 , Pages: 129-137 , Special Notes: doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2011.00315.x. Epub 2011 Aug 9. , Word Count: 105
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on managing work stress and improving patient outcomes.
DESIGN AND METHODS:
A one-group pre-/post-test design was used to measure the impact of the MBSR program. The Mental Health Professionals Stress Scale, the Sense of Self Scale, the Toronto Mindfulness Scale, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory were used.
FINDINGS:
The MBSR class assisted staff in decreasing their stress levels and improve their self-care, which resulted in improved patient care.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS:
Increases in patient satisfaction and decreases in patient safety events were found.
© 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
PMID: 22724398