Evaluation of Mental Health Effects of a Mindfulness Workshop with Health Professions Students
Shirley D Martin1, Gina K Alexander, Kelly P Fisher
1Texas Health Resources, Texas Health Dallas, Dep. of Professional Nursing, Jackson Building, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231, USA. Tel 214-345-6160. shirleymartin@texashealth.org.
Abstract:
Our interprofessional team examined the mental health effects of a pilot mindfulness meditation workshop for college students (n = 39) from 4 health professions. A mixed-methods survey examined students' self-compassion (short form; SCS-sf), perceived stress (PSS-10), and self-reported mindfulness behaviors pre-workshop and at 2 months. The survey captured attitudes, beliefs, and intentions to continue mindfulness practices over time and perceived barriers to mindfulness practice. Participants (69%; 27/39) indicated significantly improved SCS-sf (p=0.016) and significantly reduced PSS (p=0.009) at 2 months post-workshop. Students reported improved mental health after 2 months, but the small sample size limits generalizability of findings. Interprofessional education promoting mindfulness skills may help prevent burnout and empathy fatigue for health professionals entering the workplace.
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