Burnout and Well-Being: Evaluating Perceptions in Bone Marrow Transplantation Nurses Using a Mindfulness Application
Kathryn Knill1, Barbara Warren2, Bernadette Melnyk2
1Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute at the Ohio State University.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|September 17, 2021
Summary
Oncology nurses using the Headspace mindfulness app experienced reduced burnout and improved well-being. Sleep hygiene meditations were particularly effective for bone marrow transplantation (BMT) nurses and nurse practitioners (NPs).
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Oncology nurses face high burnout risks.
- Mindfulness interventions can mitigate burnout and enhance well-being.
- Existing research supports mindfulness for healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess if the Headspace mindfulness app improves well-being and reduces burnout.
- To evaluate the app's impact on inpatient bone marrow transplantation (BMT) nurses and nurse practitioners (NPs).
Main Methods:
- An evidence-based practice quality improvement initiative.
- Introduction of the Headspace app to BMT nursing staff.
- Evaluation of burnout and well-being at baseline and 90-day follow-up.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in both burnout and well-being were observed.
- These improvements were noted from baseline to each 30-day interval.
- Sleep hygiene meditations were the most utilized feature within the app.
Conclusions:
- The Headspace app can effectively decrease burnout and enhance well-being in BMT nurses and NPs.
- Mindfulness mobile applications represent a viable intervention for nursing well-being.
- Targeted mindfulness content, like sleep hygiene, may be particularly beneficial.
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