Mindfulness-Based Intervention For Nurses In AIDS Care In China: A Pilot Study
Chen Pan1, Honghong Wang2, Minzhen Chen3
1Department of Clinical Psychology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, People's Republic of China.
Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment
|December 7, 2019
Summary
This pilot study found that a mindfulness-based intervention was acceptable for nurses caring for people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). While not all stress and burnout measures improved, nurses reported better emotion regulation and acceptance.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Mental Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Workplace stress is high among nurses caring for people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in China.
- This stress can lead to job burnout and reduced quality of care.
- Mindfulness-based interventions show promise in reducing stress and burnout in nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a mindfulness-based intervention for nurses caring for people with HIV.
- To assess the acceptability and potential benefits of the intervention.
Main Methods:
- A 6-week mixed-method pilot study involving 20 nurses caring for people with HIV.
- Data collected using Perceived Stress Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Beck Depression Inventory.
- Qualitative data gathered through in-depth interviews post-intervention.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire scores.
- No significant changes in other quantitative measures.
- Qualitative findings indicated reduced pressure, improved communication, better emotion regulation, and increased acceptance.
Conclusions:
- The mindfulness-based intervention is acceptable and potentially beneficial for nurses caring for people with HIV.
- It may help manage stress, emotions, and improve attention and acceptance.
- Further research with a randomized controlled trial is recommended.
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