title: Understanding and integrating mindfulness into psychiatric mental health nursing practice.
abstract: The practice of mindfulness is increasingly being integrated into Western clinical practice within the context of psychotherapy and stress management. Although it is based in ancient Buddhist philosophy, there remains confusion about the definition, antecedents, processes, and outcomes of mindfulness practice. This article reviews the literature on mindfulness, with a focus upon a clearer definition and understanding of the processes and integration into psychiatric mental health nursing practice.
authors.affiliation: University of Akron College of Nursing, Akron, OH 44325-3701, USA. ktusaie@uakron.edu
authors.forename: Kathleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tusaie
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Edds
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026441:Mind-Body Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*