The Implementation of Mindfulness-Based Programs in the Swedish Healthcare System-A Qualitative Study.
Susanne Andermo1,2, Rebecca Crane3, Maria Niemi1,4
1Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Global Advances in Health and Medicine
|December 6, 2021
Summary
Mindfulness-Based Programs (MBPs) require national guidelines and improved teacher training for successful healthcare implementation. Increased awareness among referrers and managers is also crucial for wider adoption of MBPs.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Psychology
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Mindfulness-Based Programs (MBPs) are increasingly offered in healthcare settings.
- Further research is needed to establish guidelines for MBP implementation across diverse contexts.
- This study contributes to a larger project examining MBP provision in Sweden.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform the future implementation of MBPs in Sweden and internationally.
- To explore the experiences of MBP teachers and stakeholders regarding implementation challenges and facilitators.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted.
- Participants included 15 MBP providers and 2 other stakeholders.
- Interviews were conducted across various healthcare settings in Sweden.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified include MBP teacher training, patient referral processes, and organizational support.
- Facilitators and barriers to MBP implementation were explored, including financial factors and stakeholder acceptance.
- The need for structural changes, quality assessment, and guidelines was highlighted.
Conclusions:
- National guidelines for MBP provision and standardized teacher training pathways are essential.
- A stepped-care model for MBP delivery appears beneficial.
- Enhancing awareness of MBPs among healthcare professionals and the public is critical for successful implementation.
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