Mindfulness-Based Practice to Reduce Blood Pressure and Stress in Priests

Moceri, Joy; Cox, Patricia

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2019.01.001

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“…The MBSR approach was initially used to reduce chronic pain before being adapted for other physical and mental health conditions (Kabat-Zinn, 1982). Since then, there have been numerous randomized clinical trials reporting beneficial effects of mindfulness to help a range of clinical conditions (Manotas, Segura, Eraso, Oggins, & McGovern, 2014;Moceri & Cox, 2019) and across various demographic groups (Alsubaie et al, 2017;Eby et al, 2019).…”

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Nurses' experiences of the effects of mindfulness training: A narrative review and qualitative meta-synthesis

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Lee

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Nurse Education Today

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Nurses' experiences of the effects of mindfulness training: A narrative review and qualitative meta-synthesis

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Nurse Education Today

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“…Most of the clergy did not smoke (98%), consumed 3.4 ± 4.0 portions of fruit and vegetables per day, and had a lower than average stress level (2.0 ± 0.7). The priests themselves notice the need for screening tests to prevent hypertension and stress (Moceri & Cox, 2019 ).…”

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“…A few studies confirm that this population is equally highly exposed to health problems, including stress and occupational burnout (Büssing et al, 2013 ; Ruiz-Prada et al, 2021 ), overweight and obesity, (Henein et al, 2021a , 2021b ; Proeschold-Bell & LeGrand, 2010 ), cardiovascular disease (Ike et al, 2007 ), hypertension (Henein et al, 2021a , 2021b ). The priests themselves notice the need for screening tests to prevent hypertension and stress (Moceri & Cox, 2019 ).…”

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Assessment of Health Behaviours and Satisfaction with Life among Catholic Priests in Poland

Kalita¹,

Leszczak

Czenczek‐Lewandowska

et al. 2023

J Relig Health

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The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between the health behaviours of diocesan priests in Poland and their level of life satisfaction. The specific goal was to determine the factors that most affect their quality of health (internal health control, the influence of others or coincidence) and life satisfaction (positive mental attitude, preventive behaviour, eating habits, health practices). The study involved 250 diocesan priests from the Podkarpackie region who took part in the research by completing an anonymous questionnaire. The questions were mainly based on tools for assessing health behaviours, namely the HBI—health behaviour inventory, MHLC—multidimensional scale of health locus of control and the SWLS—satisfaction with life scale. The general index of health behaviour of clergymen on the HBI scale was 77.12 ± 16.20 (Me = 78), showing a moderate level on the sten scale. On the MHLC health locus of control scale, the respondents believed that their health depended most on internal control: 25.27 ± 5.10 and the influence of others: 23.13 ± 5.57, are of utmost importance for their health. To a lesser extent they believed that health was dependent on chance: 17.60 ± 5.95. The SWLS satisfaction with life index was 22.51 ± 5.43 (Me = 23), also within the moderate range of the sten scale. The factors most closely related to the assessment of life satisfaction were positive mental attitudes and the overall HBI index. The health behaviours of priests measured by the HBI scale and the level of satisfaction with the life of SWLS clergymen are within a moderate range. On the MHLC scale, priests likewise believe that their health depends on themselves and then on others. They are clearly less likely to indicate accidental causes.

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“…The participants' age spanned from 45.8 to 60.3 years on average. Among the 14 investigations conducted, one focused on clergy priest (Moceri & Cox, 2019a) another study featured students of nursing (Torné-Ruiz et al, 2023). and two studies examined elderly people with hypertension (Noventi et al, 2022;Samsualam, 2022).…”

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“…Wright et al, 2021) (Moceri & Cox, 2019a) Additionally, a follow-up visit was conducted after 20 weeks, as documented by Babak, Motamedi, Mousavi, & Darestani (2022), Chin et al (2021), Loucks et al (2023a), Polcari et al (2022), Ponte Márquez et al (2019), and Sabetfar et al (2021).…”

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Literature Review the Effect of Mindfulness Interventions on Blood Pressure and Stress in Hypertension Patients

Mu’afiro,

Pandin,

Nursalam

2023

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BackgroundHypertension is a significant contributor to both illness and death on a global scale. One method of managing blood pressure is through adopting a healthy lifestyle and implementing blood pressure control measures, with or without the use of medication. The objective of the review paper is to elucidate the impact of mindfulness therapies on both blood pressure and stress levels in individuals diagnosed with hypertension.MethodThe research approach employed is literature observation, wherein relevant papers published between January 2019 and December 2023 are sought by conducting searches in four databases: Scopus and Science Direct. The search criteria include publications written in English, available in open access, and with full text. The study investigates the impact of mindfulness therapies on blood pressure and stress levels in individuals with hypertension, using Proquest and CINAHL as research databasesResultsA total of 14 papers have undergone evaluation. The primary emphasis lies in mindfulness techniques aimed at lowering blood pressure and alleviating stress. A mindfulness intervention was administered in group settings, with a duration of 2 hours per week for a period of 8 weeks. Subsequently, participants engage in physical activity inside the confines of their own homes, dedicating a minimum of 45 minutes per day for a duration of 6 to 10 days per week. They also monitor their blood pressure and stress levels. Blood pressure measurements are derived from the mean of three measurements done thrice day. Following the implementation of the mindfulness intervention, there was a notable reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure among the intervention group, as compared to the first measurement. The investigation revealed substantial disparities between the experimental and control groups in the mean scores of positive stress (P = 0.001) and negative stress (P = 0.001).ConclusionMindfulness can be a straightforward and cost-effective method for enhancing blood pressure and reducing stress.

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Mindfulness-Based Practice to Reduce Blood Pressure and Stress in Priests

Cited by 4 publications

References 12 publications

Nurses' experiences of the effects of mindfulness training: A narrative review and qualitative meta-synthesis

Nurses' experiences of the effects of mindfulness training: A narrative review and qualitative meta-synthesis

Assessment of Health Behaviours and Satisfaction with Life among Catholic Priests in Poland

Literature Review the Effect of Mindfulness Interventions on Blood Pressure and Stress in Hypertension Patients

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