An online mindfulness-based program is effective in improving affect, over-commitment, optimism and mucosal immunity

Heckenberg, Rachael A.; Hale, Matthew W.; Kent, Stephen; Wright, Bradley J.

doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2018.11.001

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“…Different MBIs often focus on a specific aspect such as compassion, relaxation, and cognitive skills. Literature suggests that MBIs are effectual in generating a number of positive outcomes such as hope [ 29 ], optimism [ 30 , 31 ], prosocial behavior [ 32 ], flow [ 33 ] working memory [ 34 ], and academic performance [ 35 ]. This paper also reviews MBIs that had produced positive outcomes in addition to eudaimonic and hedonic well-being, in expectation of identifying the extent of impact conceivable for an MPI.…”

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Mindfulness-based positive psychology interventions: a systematic review

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Background There are hundreds of mindfulness-based interventions in the form of structured and unstructured therapies, trainings, and meditation programs, mostly utilized in a clinical rather than a well-being perspective. The number of empirical studies on positive potentials of mindfulness is comparatively less, and their known status in academia is ambiguous. Hence, the current paper aimed to review the studies where mindfulness-based interventions had integrated positive psychology variables, in order to produce positive functioning. Methods Data were obtained from the databases of PubMed, Scopus, and PsycNet and manual search in Google Scholar. From the 3831 articles, irrelevant or inaccessible studies were eliminated, reducing the number of final articles chosen for review to 21. Interventions that contribute to enhancement of eudaimonia, hedonia, and other positive variables are discussed. Results Findings include the potential positive qualities of MBIs in producing specific positive outcomes within limited circumstances, and ascendancy of hedonia and other positive variables over eudaimonic enhancement. Conclusion In conclusion, exigency of modifications in the existing MBIs to bring about exclusively positive outcomes was identified, and observed the necessity of novel interventions for eudaimonic enhancement and elevation of hedonia in a comprehensive manner.

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“…Mindfulness-based interventions are a promising intervention associated with reducing stress and increasing selfcompassion and self-care through increased awareness of thoughts and emotions, making employees less reactive to stressful events (Irving et al, 2009;Raab, 2014). Recent research highlights the efficacy of short online forms of mindfulness training in reducing stress and associated dysregulated physiological reactivity (Heckenberg et al, 2019) among DCWs, and the online component of such interventions lends itself for use in rural and regional locales.…”

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Understanding the nature and impact of occupational stress on Australian rural aged care workers

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This study explored the nature and impact of occupational stress on direct-care workers employed by aged care providers in rural Australia. The Job demands-Resources (JD-R) model of occupational stress provided the theoretical framework to guide this qualitative investigation. A series of four FGs were conducted with direct-care workers (n = 23), who reported their job demands, job resources and personal resources. Direct-care workers identified six themes related to job demands: time pressure, physical demands, hindrance demands, an inadequate mix of staff, insufficient training to deal with complex conditions and work schedule demands. Four themes related to job resources were identified: collaboration with colleagues, equipment, opportunities for development and work schedule control. Disposition and self-care were identified as necessary personal resources for aged care workers. While the generic JD-R questionnaire captures many relevant workplace characteristics, further investigations with this work group should also consider the inclusion of items related to shift work, disposition and self-care.

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“…Originally developed for the treatment of patients with chronic pain, there is now a body of evidence identifying a range of beneficial outcomes, such as decreased fatigue in patients with cancer; improvements in insomnia, anxiety, depression and wellbeing; and improved memory and cognitive functioning in older adults [14][15][16]. Mindfulness-based stress reduction has also been adapted to a wide variety of contexts and highly stressful environments, such as prisons, corporate settings and medical schools [17][18][19]. In addition, MBSR is frequently delivered over varying lengths of time [20], and other interventions such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) [21] have since been developed with the principles of mindfulness practice embedded within them.…”

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Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Undergraduate Nursing Students in a University Setting: A Narrative Review

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(1) Introduction: Undergraduate (UG) nursing students are vulnerable to stress throughout their education, known to result in burnout, with high attrition rates of up to 33%. There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that mindfulness-based interventions are effective for the management of anxiety, depression and wellbeing, thereby reducing stress in healthcare provider populations. The aim of this narrative review was to synthesize and provide a critical overview of the current evidence in relation to mindfulness-based interventions for UG nursing students in a university setting. (2) Methods: A review of the literature was conducted in March 2020 and updated in May 2021, utilising the databases CINAHL, Medline and PsycINFO. (3) Results: Fifteen studies were included in the review, with three common themes identified: (i) the positive impact of mindfulness on holistic wellbeing, (ii) mindfulness-based techniques as a positive coping mechanism within academic and clinical practice, and (iii) approaches to the delivery of mindfulness-based interventions. (4) Conclusions: Mindfulness-based interventions are effective strategies for the management of stress, development of self-awareness and enhanced academic and clinical performance in undergraduate nursing students. No ideal approach to delivery or duration of these interventions was evident from the literature. Best practice in relation to delivery of mindfulness-based interventions for nursing students is recommended for future studies.

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An online mindfulness-based program is effective in improving affect, over-commitment, optimism and mucosal immunity

Cited by 33 publications

References 58 publications

Mindfulness-based positive psychology interventions: a systematic review

Mindfulness-based positive psychology interventions: a systematic review

Understanding the nature and impact of occupational stress on Australian rural aged care workers

Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Undergraduate Nursing Students in a University Setting: A Narrative Review

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