An Exploratory Study of a 3-Minute Mindfulness Intervention on Compassion Fatigue in Nurses
Rebecca A. Owens, Celeste M. Alfes, Susan Evans, Katarzyna Wyka, Joyce J. Fitzpatrick
Abstract
This study shows that breathing mindfully for 3 minutes over a period of 4 weeks, positively affects compassion fatigue in nurses. A nonrandomized, pre/postintervention study was conducted using a 3-minute attentional breathing intervention. Thirty-two nurses participated over 4 weeks. The intervention demonstrated statistically significant reductions in compassion fatigue measures.
Topics & Concepts
MindfulnessCompassion fatigueIntervention (counseling)BreathingCompassionExploratory researchMedicinePhysical therapyPsychologyClinical psychologyNursingBurnoutPsychiatryLawSociologyAnthropologyPolitical scienceHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutMindfulness and Compassion InterventionsCOVID-19 and Mental Health