Mindfulness and compassion training for health professionals: A qualitative study
Clémence Brun1, Alexis Akinyemi2, Laurène Houtin2
1Université Grenoble Alpes, TIMC-IMAG UMR CNRS, ThEMAS Team, La Tronche, France.
Frontiers in Psychology
|January 30, 2023
Summary
Mindfulness and compassion training improved healthcare professionals' (HCPs) ability to connect with patients. This patient-centered approach enhanced kindness, attention to needs, and emotional regulation for both HCPs and patients.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Mindfulness in Medicine
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Compassion is integral to high-quality healthcare.
- Mindfulness and compassion training can foster patient-centered relationships, benefiting both patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a compassion-centered mindfulness program on healthcare practice.
- To evaluate the experiences of HCPs who participated in the Mindfulness Based (MB) CARE program.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 10 phone interviews with HCPs.
- Qualitative data were collected from participants who completed the MB CARE program.
Main Results:
- The MB CARE program positively impacted HCPs' compassion towards patients and self-compassion.
- Participants reported enhanced kindness, improved attention to patient needs, and greater acceptance of difficult experiences with reduced reactivity.
- The training fostered a more patient-centered approach in healthcare practice.
Conclusions:
- Professional mindfulness and compassion training programs are effective tools for healthcare institutions.
- These programs can cultivate more compassionate relationships between HCPs and patients.
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