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Being Mindful as a Phenomenological Attitude.

Lena Wiklund Gustin^1,2

¹Mälardalen University.

Journal of Holistic Nursing : Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association

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Mindfulness as a phenomenological attitude involves deliberate intentionality and presence, fostering a peaceful situatedness. This approach enhances nursing research and supports nurses' awareness and presence.

Keywords:

lived experiences phenomenology reflective narrative van Manen

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Area of Science:

Phenomenology
Nursing Research
Holistic Nursing

Background:

Mindfulness is often viewed as a therapeutic intervention.
This article explores mindfulness as a phenomenological attitude.

Purpose of the Study:

To reflect on mindfulness as a phenomenological attitude.
To explore its potential in nursing research and holistic nursing.

Main Methods:

Phenomenological method (van Manen)
Reflective narrative approach
Thematic analysis of nine scientific articles

Main Results:

Mindfulness as a phenomenological attitude is deliberate intentionality.
It involves presence, openness, and acceptance of the unfamiliar.
Leads to a sense of peaceful situatedness and apprehension of being-in-the-world.

Conclusions:

Mindfulness as a phenomenological attitude benefits phenomenological nursing research.
Supports nurses' presence and awareness in practice.