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Does mindfulness decrease stress and foster empathy among nursing students?

Amy E Beddoe1, Susan O Murphy

  • 1San Jose State University School of Nursing, San Jose, California 95192-0057, USA. abeddoe@baymoon.com

The Journal of Nursing Education
|August 12, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study found that an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course significantly reduced anxiety in nursing students. Mindfulness training also improved coping skills and well-being, suggesting benefits for nursing education.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Psychology
  • Mindfulness Studies

Background:

  • Nursing students face significant personal and professional stress.
  • Developing coping mechanisms and empathy is crucial for effective nursing practice.
  • Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) offers potential tools for managing stress and enhancing emotional intelligence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the effects of an 8-week MBSR course on stress and empathy levels in baccalaureate nursing students.
  • To assess the utility of mindfulness training in fostering intrapersonal knowing and coping skills.
  • To investigate the correlation between regular home meditation practice and program benefits.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 16 baccalaureate nursing students.

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  • An 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course incorporating guided meditation audiotapes and journal assignments.
  • Paired sample t tests were used to measure changes in stress and empathy.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant reduction in student anxiety (p > .05) was observed following the MBSR intervention.
    • Favorable trends were noted in stress dimensions including attitude, time pressure, and overall stress.
    • Positive trends in empathy dimensions, specifically personal distress and fantasy, were also observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training is a viable intervention for reducing anxiety and improving coping skills in nursing students.
    • Mindfulness may help mitigate the tendency for healthcare professionals to absorb negative emotions from patients.
    • Integrating mindfulness into nursing education can support students' well-being and professional development.