title: The effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on nurse stress and burnout: a qualitative and quantitative study, part III.
abstract: Part III of the study on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) describes qualitative data and discusses the implications of the findings. Study analysis revealed that nurses found MBSR helpful. Greater relaxation and self-care and improvement in work and family relationships were among reported benefits. Challenges included restlessness, physical pain, and dealing with difficult emotions.
authors.affiliation: Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, Department of Family Medicine, Allentown, PA 18105, USA. cohen-katz@lvh.com
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cohen-Katz
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wiley
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Capuano
authors.forename: Debra M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: Lynn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Deitrick
authors.forename: Shauna
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shapiro
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005260:Female; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D010414:Pennsylvania; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D015397:Program Evaluation; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012307:Risk Factors; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D016526:Workload