The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Nursing Students’ Stress and Anxiety Levels

Heinrich, D.; O’Connell, Kathleen A.

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“…Similarly, meditation intervention for stress and anxiety for nursing students showed significant results and is recommended for those who are still enrolled in training. (Heinrich et al, 2023). According to holistic nursing theory; mindfulness and meditation have the potential to assist nurses in stress management skills.…”

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Daugiaperspektyvinė interpretacinė ir fenomenologinė slaugytojų streso ir minčių kontrolės analizė Jungtinėje Karalystėje, Jungtinėse Amerikos Valstijose ir Šveicarijoje

Ali,

Kazmi

2023

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Background. Nurses constitute a worldwide community of human resources committed to critical care. They are exposed to stress and intruding thoughts so they are at the risk of poor performance. The study aimed to ask experts about how can nurses manage stress eﬀectively in Asian developing countries. The aim. To explore stress management skills for nurses to be applied in developing Asian countries through the personal lived experience of experts from developed countries. Multiperspectival Interpretive Phenomenological Analyses (MIPA) are performed case by case and across the participants to establish convergence and divergence. Methods. This experiential exploratory descriptive qualitative study was carried out by conducting semi-structured interviews with experts residing, educated, and professionally practising in the United States of America, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, with a purposing sample of 11 stress experts who were subjected to interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). The current study uses HyperResearch software v.4.5.4 and also uses qualitative criteria (Lincoln & Guba, 1985) to increase data rigour and the Graneheim and Lundman method to analyse content (Graneheim & Lundman, 2004). Results. The research data showed 102 codes, 4 experiential statements, and 15 personal experiential themes/subcategories. Strategies for stress management and thought control include the practiceof mindfulness and meditation through mindfulness-based stress reduction courses, mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy courses; and the conduction of mindfulness-based organisational education on a larger scale. Nurses can beneft from thought labelling, and cognitive defusion to challenge automatic thoughts. Systematically, nursing management can improve through intervision, on-the-job support, and balance of power gradient. Nurses must adopt stress relief strategies such as practicing self-compassion, yoga, the method of active noticing, rational emotive behaviour skills, afrmations, and acceptance. Conclusion. Nurses face stress in daily life. Continuous and practical methods of stress management are important and contribute to stress reduction for them. It is essential for nurses to practice mindfulness, meditation, thought control, and stress relief processes to work optimally. Keywords: stress management, thought control, nursing, psychology, qualitative.

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Daugiaperspektyvinė interpretacinė ir fenomenologinė slaugytojų streso ir minčių kontrolės analizė Jungtinėje Karalystėje, Jungtinėse Amerikos Valstijose ir Šveicarijoje

Ali,

Kazmi

2023

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“…Proven stress-alleviating methods, ranging from mindfulness practices (Chmielewski et al, 2021 ; Harrison et al, 2024 ; Yosep et al, 2024 ) and physical activity (Schultchen et al, 2019 ; Hachenberger et al, 2023 ) to art therapy (Shukla et al, 2022 ) and counseling (Callus et al, 2020 ), aid in cultivating coping skills and maintaining students' mental equilibrium. Rooted in psychology, these interventions promote self-awareness, self-regulation, and effective interpersonal interactions, paving the way for a mentally resilient healthcare workforce (Keng et al, 2011 ; Heinrich and O'Connell, 2024 ; Kajee et al, 2024 ).…”

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Progressive muscle relaxation in pandemic times: bolstering medical student resilience through IPRMP and Gagne's model

Nair,

Khan,

Naidoo

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundMedical education, already demanding, has been further strained by the COVID-19 pandemic's challenges and the shift to distance learning. This context underscores the need for effective stress reduction techniques in competency-based medical curricula (CBMC).ObjectiveWe assessed the feasibility and benefits of integrating a Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) module—a known effective stress-reducing technique—into a time-restricted CBMC, particularly given such modules often find placement as elective rather than mandatory.MethodsAdapting Gagne's nine events of instruction, a 2-h PMR program was designed and implemented during the pandemic. Twenty participants were engaged on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring adherence to social distancing measures. Feedback was continuously gathered, leading to two post-program focus group sessions. Qualitative data underwent thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke's approach, with study quality maintained by the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR). To gauge adaptability, we aligned the program with various learning outcomes frameworks and explored its fit within CBMC using Bourdieu's Theory of Practice.ResultsThe pilot PMR program was well-received and effectively incorporated into our CBMC. Our analysis revealed five central themes tied to PMR's impact: Self-control, Self-realization, Liberation, Awareness, and Interpersonal relationships. Feedback indicated the program's capacity to mitigate stress during the pandemic. The SRQR confirmed the study's alignment with qualitative research standards. Further, the PMR program's contents resonated with principal domains of learning outcomes, and its integration into CBMC was supported by Bourdieu's Theory. These observations led us to propose the Integrative Psychological Resilience Model in Medical Practice (IPRMP), a model that captures the intricate interplay between the identified psychological constructs.ConclusionThis research showcases an innovative, theory-guided approach to embed a wellbeing program within CBMC, accentuating PMR's role in fostering resilience among medical students. Our PMR model offers a feasible, cost-effective strategy suitable for global adoption in medical institutions. By instilling resilience and advanced stress-management techniques, PMR ensures that upcoming healthcare professionals are better equipped to manage crises like pandemics efficiently.

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A descriptive study on holistic nursing education: Student perspectives on integrating mindfulness, spirituality, and professionalism

Prescott,

Watson,

Young

et al. 2024

Nurse Education Today

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The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Nursing Students’ Stress and Anxiety Levels

Cited by 4 publications

References 29 publications

Daugiaperspektyvinė interpretacinė ir fenomenologinė slaugytojų streso ir minčių kontrolės analizė Jungtinėje Karalystėje, Jungtinėse Amerikos Valstijose ir Šveicarijoje

Daugiaperspektyvinė interpretacinė ir fenomenologinė slaugytojų streso ir minčių kontrolės analizė Jungtinėje Karalystėje, Jungtinėse Amerikos Valstijose ir Šveicarijoje

Progressive muscle relaxation in pandemic times: bolstering medical student resilience through IPRMP and Gagne's model

A descriptive study on holistic nursing education: Student perspectives on integrating mindfulness, spirituality, and professionalism

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