Assessing the Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Programs on Nurse Wellbeing and Job Satisfaction
Posted: Feb 01, 2012
Abstract
The nursing profession represents one of the most demanding occupations in contemporary healthcare systems, characterized by high levels of stress, emotional labor, and burnout. The global nursing shortage, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has highlighted the urgent need for effective interventions to support nurse wellbeing and retention. Traditional approaches to addressing nurse stress have typically focused on organizational changes, workload management, and conventional wellness programs, with limited long-term success. This study introduces a novel approach by examining the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs specifically tailored for nursing populations. Mindfulness practices, rooted in contemplative traditions but increasingly secularized for clinical applications, have shown promise in reducing stress and improving psychological wellbeing across various populations. However, the application of structured MBSR programs in high-stress healthcare environments, particularly for nurses, remains underexplored. This research addresses critical gaps in the literature by investigating not only whether MBSR improves nurse wellbeing, but how it does so, through what mechanisms, and under what conditions these benefits are sustained.
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