Resilience, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion: Tools for Nephrology Nurses
Lori Harwood1,2, Barbara Wilson1, Jacqueline Crandall1
1Nurse Practitioner, the Adam Linton Hemodialysis Unit, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada.
Summary
Nephrology nurses face significant work-related stress, impacting their well-being and retention. Combining mindfulness and self-compassion can build resilience, but systemic issues also require organizational attention.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Nephrology nurses experience substantial work-related stress, exacerbated by the pandemic.
- This stress poses risks to nurses' emotional and psychological health, potentially leading to burnout and compassion fatigue.
- High stress levels can contribute to nurses leaving the nephrology specialty or the nursing profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of work-related stressors on nephrology nurses.
- To evaluate mindfulness and self-compassion as strategies to mitigate stress and enhance resilience.
- To highlight the need for organizational changes to address systemic issues contributing to burnout.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative assessment of work-related stressors experienced by nephrology nurses.
- Exploration of mindfulness and self-compassion practices as coping mechanisms.
- Discussion of the interplay between individual coping strategies and organizational factors.
Main Results:
- Nephrology nurses are vulnerable to burnout and compassion fatigue due to workplace stressors.
- Mindfulness practices show potential benefits for mitigating stress.
- Combining mindfulness with self-compassion appears effective in building resilience.
Conclusions:
- Mindfulness and self-compassion can support nephrology nurses' well-being.
- Individual coping strategies are important but do not replace the need for organizational change.
- Addressing systemic issues is crucial for preventing burnout and retaining nurses in the field.
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