Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on psychological distress in health workers: A three-arm parallel randomized controlled trial

Errázuriz, Antonia; Schmidt, Kristin; Undurraga, Eduardo A.; Medeiros, Sandra; Baudrand, René; Cussen, Diego; Henríquez, Marcela P.; Celhay, Pablo; Figueroa, Rodrigo

doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.11.011

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“…Although we had a small sample size, our preliminary outcome measures showed evidence of positive psychosocial changes consistent with the literature [21][22][23][24]. We observed positive changes in depressive symptoms and overall distress, which offers initial support for the premise that a telephone-based MBSR program can be beneficial for alleviating mood symptoms in healthcare professionals.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Within healthcare settings in particular, MBSR programs can be applied to teach healthcare employees how to better manage chronic occupational stress in order to avoid or reverse symptoms of professional burnout [21,22]. Indeed, such programs have been shown to be beneficial for healthcare employees' symptoms of stress [21][22][23][24] as well as for quality of patient care [25].…”

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confidence: 99%

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A Telephone-Adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program: Preliminary Effects among Healthcare Employees

Zimmaro

Moss

Reibel

et al. 2021

Behavioral Sciences

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Healthcare employees often experience high stress and may benefit from accessible psychosocial interventions. In this pilot study, we explored preliminary feasibility, acceptability, and psychological effects of a telephone-based adaption of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for healthcare employees. Eleven participants (M age = 49.9; 27.3% ethnic/racial minority) were enrolled in an eight-session group-based MBSR program adapted for telephone delivery. Feasibility was assessed using rates of program attrition and session completion; acceptability was explored qualitatively via participants’ responses to an open-ended item about their program experience. Participants also completed pre-and post-program assessments on psychosocial outcomes (distress (overall distress, depression, anxiety, somatization), mindfulness, and self-compassion). We characterized mean change scores, 95% confidence intervals, and effect sizes to explore preliminary program effects. With regard to preliminary feasibility, one participant dropped out prior to the intervention; of the remaining 10 participants, 90% completed at least half (≥4) of the sessions; 70% completed at least three-quarters (≥6 sessions). Feedback reflected positive experiences and included suggestions for program delivery. Participants reported reductions in distress post-program (M difference range = −5.0 to −9.4), showing medium to large effect sizes (d range = 0.68 to 1.11). Mindfulness scores increased from pre- to post-intervention (M difference range = 1.0 to 10.4), with small-to-medium effects (d range = 0.18 to 0.55). Almost all aspects of self-compassion remained stable over time, with the exception of common humanity, which increased post-program (M difference = 2.9, CI 95% 0.5 to 5.4, d = 0.91). Preliminary findings from our small pilot trial suggest that telephone-based adaptations of MBSR may be a useful mode of delivery for healthcare employees; however, larger studies are needed to provide further evidence of feasibility, acceptability, and program effects.

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confidence: 84%

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confidence: 99%

A Telephone-Adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program: Preliminary Effects among Healthcare Employees

Zimmaro

Moss

Reibel

et al. 2021

Behavioral Sciences

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“…The MBSR program led to some positive developments in the participants, which remained effective even 1 month after the completion of the program. In the literature, there are studies that support our research findings and that were conducted in different groups 33,34 . This finding from the study shows that with MBSR, the elderly can gain coping skills with stress and the program supports mental health.…”

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“…In the literature, there are studies that support our research findings and that were conducted in different groups. 33,34 This finding from the study shows that with MBSR, the elderly can gain coping skills with stress and the program supports mental health.…”

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The effect of the Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction program on the level of perceived stress and geriatric depression in older adults: a randomised controlled study

Yıldız

Orak

2023

Psychogeriatrics

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Background This study aims to reveal the effect of the Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on the perceived stress and geriatric depression levels of older adults. Methods The data of this randomised controlled experimental study were obtained from older adults living in a nursing home in Turkey, between May and November, 2021. The target population consisted of 54 older adults living in the specified nursing home, and the sample consisted of 48 older adults who met the inclusion criteria (n = 24 intervention group, n = 24 control group). The MBSR program was applied to the older adults in the intervention group. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Geriatric Depression Scale‐Short Form. Results It was revealed that the MBSR program led to a 54.7% decrease in the perceived stress total scores of the participants, and a 49.9% and 49.8% decrease in the sub‐dimensions of perceived insufficient self‐efficacy and perceived stress/distress, respectively. It was also found that the program reduced geriatric depression scores by 14.1% and created a significant effect (P < 0.05). Conclusions It can be concluded that the MBSR program is an effective method in reducing the perceived stress and geriatric depression levels of older adults. This effect has been maintained 1 month after the completion of the program.

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Individual-level interventions for reducing occupational stress in healthcare workers

Tamminga

Emal

Boschman

et al. 2023

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on psychological distress in health workers: A three-arm parallel randomized controlled trial

Cited by 19 publications

References 49 publications

A Telephone-Adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program: Preliminary Effects among Healthcare Employees

A Telephone-Adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program: Preliminary Effects among Healthcare Employees

The effect of the Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction program on the level of perceived stress and geriatric depression in older adults: a randomised controlled study

Individual-level interventions for reducing occupational stress in healthcare workers

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