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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Health Care Professionals: Results From a Randomized Trial.
International Journal of Stress Management
Short Title: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Health Care Professionals
Format: Journal Article
Publication Date: Nov 30, 2004
Pages: 164 - 176
Sources ID: 53571
Visibility: Public (group default)
Abstract: (Show)
The literature is replete with evidence that the stress inherent in health care negatively impacts health care professionals, leading to increased depression, decreased job satisfaction, and psychological distress. In an attempt to address this, the current study examined the effects of a short-term stress management program, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), on health care professionals. Results from this prospective randomized controlled pilot study suggest that an 8-week MBSR intervention may be effective for reducing stress and increasing quality of life and self-compassion in health care professionals. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.