Mindful Self-Compassion Training and Nephrology Nurses' Self-Reported Levels of Self-Compassion, Burnout, and
Jacqueline Crandall1,2, Lori Harwood3,4,2, Barbara Wilson3,2
1Nurse Practitioner-Adult, Renal Care Program, London Health Sciences Centre; the Lawson Health Research Institute; the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University; and the Department of Thanatology, King's University College, London, ON, Canada.
Abstract:
Caring for people with chronic kidney disease, let alone during a pandemic, can place nurses at risk for burnout. This study explored the effects of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 8-week training on nephrology nurses' levels of self-compassion, burnout, and resilience. Twelve nurses participated. Surveys were completed before, immediately after, and three months after training. A focus group was also conducted. Results demonstrated in creased levels of self-compassion, mindfulness, and resilience while levels of burnout decreased. The central qualitative theme was enhanced resilience. Subthemes were creating a community of support, awareness and discovery, and the mastery of the techniques. The MSC training was an effective intervention to build essential skills for maintaining a healthy workforce. Implementation of such training programs within the health care environment are highly encouraged.
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