The development of a mind-body-spirit certification program in nursing
Patricia Martin Arcari1, Jane Flanagan2
1Dana-Farber Cancer Institute pmarcari@partners.org.
Summary
Hospitalized patients benefit from care addressing uniqueness, patient-provider relationships, and mind-body-spirit interventions. A new nursing program bridges the gap in current healthcare practices for stress and anxiety management.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Patient-Centered Care
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Hospitalization often exacerbates patient stress and anxiety.
- Current healthcare settings present missed opportunities for stress reduction and relaxation.
- A recognized gap exists in addressing patients' holistic needs during care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a novel mind-body-spirit nursing program.
- To discuss the implementation of this collaborative nursing initiative.
- To address the deficit in holistic patient care within the hospital environment.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative program development between academic institutions and a medical center's mind-body institute.
- Focus on patient uniqueness, the patient-provider relationship, and mind-body-spirit interventions.
- Implementation within a hospital setting to integrate holistic care practices.
Main Results:
- The program's development and implementation process are detailed.
- Highlights the successful collaboration between nursing leadership, an institute of health professions, and a mind-body medicine institute.
- Establishes a framework for integrating mind-body-spirit nursing interventions.
Conclusions:
- Mind-body-spirit nursing interventions can positively impact patient stress and anxiety.
- Collaborative efforts are crucial for developing and implementing innovative patient care programs.
- This program addresses a critical need for holistic, patient-centered care in healthcare settings.
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