The impact of mindfulness meditation in promoting a culture of safety on an acute psychiatric unit.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on managing work stress and improving patient outcomes.


METHODS
A one-group pre-/post-test design was used to measure the impact of the MBSR program. The Mental Health Professionals Stress Scale, the Sense of Self Scale, the Toronto Mindfulness Scale, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory were used.


RESULTS
The MBSR class assisted staff in decreasing their stress levels and improve their self-care, which resulted in improved patient care.


CONCLUSIONS
Increases in patient satisfaction and decreases in patient safety events were found.
Behavioral Health, St. John Providence Health System, Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan, USA. stephanie.brady@stjohn.org
Stephanie
S
Brady
Nancy
N
O'Connor
Diane
D
Burgermeister
Patricia
P
Hanson
D002055:Burnout, Professional; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019122:Meditation / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D015279:Organizational Culture; D061214:Patient Safety; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011570:Psychiatry; D012649:Self Concept; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome