Reducing Stress in Nurses Using a Hybrid Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
Background: Nurses experience stress at an alarming rate, which over time can lead to physical and psychological symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programs and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have proven effective in reducing stress in nurses. Local Problem: Nurses’ stress is caused by high-stress work environments, increased workloads, long working hours, inadequate staffing, emotional trauma, and reduced autonomy. This stress leads to negative outcomes such as mediocre mental health, lack of focus, and perceived errors at work. There is currently no stress reduction program at the project site. Methods: Evaluation methods include the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test to analyze scores of the Perceived Stress Scale-14 (PSS-14) and descriptive statistics of a post-implementation evaluation survey. Interventions: A hybrid MBSR program is implemented with MBIs including mindful breathing, guided imagery, a body scan meditation, and gentle stretching. Results: Statistical and clinical significance was found and proved an overall decreased perceived stress level among nurses. Conclusion: The integration of a hybrid MBSR program as part of a DNP project has proven to be a promising initial step in reducing stress among nurses and warrants further expansion.
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| Work Title | Reducing Stress in Nurses Using a Hybrid Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program |
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| License | No Copyright - U.S. |
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| Publication Date | February 2025 |
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| Deposited | February 11, 2025 |
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