Mindfulness and burnout among bedside registered nurses: A cross-sectional study
Jing Zhao1, Xiaohui Li2, Hui Xiao3
1Quality Management Office, the Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Nursing & Health Sciences
|December 7, 2018
Summary
Mindfulness is linked to lower burnout in Chinese nurses. Specific mindfulness facets, like acting with awareness, significantly reduce emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, suggesting targeted interventions can improve nurse well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Nursing is a high-stress profession, leading to significant concerns about nurse burnout.
- Burnout in nurses negatively impacts patient care and healthcare system efficiency.
- Understanding factors that mitigate burnout is crucial for nurse retention and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between mindfulness and burnout among Chinese registered bedside nurses.
- To explore how different facets of mindfulness (acting with awareness, describing, non-judging of experiences) are associated with specific domains of burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, personal accomplishment).
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 763 registered bedside nurses in a tertiary Chinese hospital.
- Data were collected on mindfulness facets, burnout domains, and sociodemographic/job-related characteristics.
- Statistical analyses, including regression, were used to examine associations.
Main Results:
- Higher scores across all three mindfulness facets were associated with reduced emotional exhaustion and depersonalization.
- Acting with awareness demonstrated the strongest association with decreased emotional exhaustion and depersonalization.
- Personal accomplishment showed a positive association with acting with awareness and describing, but a negative association with non-judging of experiences.
Conclusions:
- Significant correlations exist between mindfulness as a personal trait and burnout in Chinese bedside nurses.
- Mindfulness-based interventions, potentially tailored to specific facets, may be beneficial in reducing nurse burnout in China.
- These findings highlight the importance of promoting mindfulness practices within the nursing profession.
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