Incorporating Mindfulness Into Occupational Stress Management Programming for Nursing Staff
Tammy Sos1, Bridget Melton1,2
1Concordia University Chicago.
Workplace Health & Safety
|March 17, 2020
Summary
Nurses experiencing occupational stress can reduce burnout by incorporating accessible mindfulness wellness programs into their daily work. These programs offer a practical approach to managing workplace stress effectively.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Nurses face significant occupational stress, increasing their risk of burnout.
- Effective stress management strategies are crucial for nurse well-being and retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness wellness programming in reducing occupational stress among nurses.
- To explore the feasibility of integrating such programs into the nursing workday.
Main Methods:
- A mindfulness wellness program was implemented for nurses.
- Accessibility and ease of integration into the workday were key design features.
- Occupational stress levels were assessed before and after program implementation.
Main Results:
- Implementation of the mindfulness wellness program led to a reduction in reported occupational stress.
- Nurses found the program easy to access and integrate into their work schedules.
- Positive impacts on nurse well-being and potential burnout reduction were observed.
Conclusions:
- Accessible mindfulness wellness programming is an effective strategy for mitigating occupational stress in nurses.
- Integrating mindfulness into the nursing workday can support nurse resilience and prevent burnout.
- Further research can explore long-term effects and broader implementation strategies.
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