Mindfulness in healthcare professionals and medical education

Chmielewski, Jacek; Łoś, Kacper; Łuczyński, Włodzimierz

doi:10.13075/ijomeh.1896.01542

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“…Results such as those presented by Lin et al ( 2020 ) show that the social cognition constructs with the largest effects on COVID-19 preventive behaviors were coping planning and action planning, both of which are considered instrumental coping strategies. Active and planning coping were associated with a better perceived general health and well-being (Chew et al, 2020 ), improved mental health (Jarego et al, 2021 ) higher global quality of life (Chwaszcz et al, 2021 ) and positive emotional state (Deepa and Manurali, 2021 ) during pandemic situations such as SARS and COVID-19. Furthermore, planning may also help people cope with lifestyle changes and facilitate compliance with health guidance (Sniehotta, 2009 ).…”

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Perceived Vulnerability and Severity Predict Adherence to COVID-19 Protection Measures: The Mediating Role of Instrumental Coping

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The COVID-19 disease has caused thousands of deaths worldwide and required the rapid and drastic adoption of various protective measures as main resources in the fight to reduce the spread of the disease. In the present study we aimed to identify socio cognitive factors that may influence adherence to protective measures toward COVID-19 in a Spanish sample. This longitudinal study analyzes the predictive value of perceived severity and vulnerability of infection, self-efficacy, direct exposure to the virus, and instrumental focused coping style for adhering to infection protection behaviors during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also tests sex and age differences in these factors and changes over time. A two-wave longitudinal study (N = 757) was conducted in March and April 2020 starting the day after a strict national lockdown was decreed in Spain. A path analysis was used to test direct and indirect effects between vulnerability and the adherence to protective behaviors. Results suggest that individuals' perceived severity and vulnerability to COVID-19 and instrumental coping strategies are related to the use of more protective behaviors. This coping strategy mediates the effect of perceived vulnerability on engaging in protective behaviors, and this effect depends on direct exposure to COVID-19 and perceived self-efficacy moderators. Results suggest that recognizing one's own abilities to engage in instrumental actions may facilitate adherence to protective measures in people who had not been directly exposed to COVID-19. Therefore, adopting instrumental coping strategies to manage an individual's perceived vulnerability to infection may positively impact the adherence to protective behaviors, especially during the onset of an unexpected threat and when there is no prior direct experience with the situation.

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Perceived Vulnerability and Severity Predict Adherence to COVID-19 Protection Measures: The Mediating Role of Instrumental Coping

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“…Our findings suggest that a telephone-based format may be a feasible mode of delivery for an eight-session MBSR program for healthcare employees. Given the high rates of attrition observed among in-person MBSR programs for healthcare employees [21,23], a telephone-based format may offer key advantages such as greater ease of attendance and a sense of anonymity, which may help increase the program's acceptability for this population. As hypothesized, qualitative feedback on the program indicated that participants found the classes to be enjoyable and useful.…”

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“…Within healthcare settings in particular, MBSR programs can be applied to teach healthcare employees how to better manage chronic occupational stress in order to avoid or reverse symptoms of professional burnout [21,22]. Indeed, such programs have been shown to be beneficial for healthcare employees' symptoms of stress [21][22][23][24] as well as for quality of patient care [25].…”

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A Telephone-Adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program: Preliminary Effects among Healthcare Employees

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Moss

Reibel

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Behavioral Sciences

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Healthcare employees often experience high stress and may benefit from accessible psychosocial interventions. In this pilot study, we explored preliminary feasibility, acceptability, and psychological effects of a telephone-based adaption of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for healthcare employees. Eleven participants (M age = 49.9; 27.3% ethnic/racial minority) were enrolled in an eight-session group-based MBSR program adapted for telephone delivery. Feasibility was assessed using rates of program attrition and session completion; acceptability was explored qualitatively via participants’ responses to an open-ended item about their program experience. Participants also completed pre-and post-program assessments on psychosocial outcomes (distress (overall distress, depression, anxiety, somatization), mindfulness, and self-compassion). We characterized mean change scores, 95% confidence intervals, and effect sizes to explore preliminary program effects. With regard to preliminary feasibility, one participant dropped out prior to the intervention; of the remaining 10 participants, 90% completed at least half (≥4) of the sessions; 70% completed at least three-quarters (≥6 sessions). Feedback reflected positive experiences and included suggestions for program delivery. Participants reported reductions in distress post-program (M difference range = −5.0 to −9.4), showing medium to large effect sizes (d range = 0.68 to 1.11). Mindfulness scores increased from pre- to post-intervention (M difference range = 1.0 to 10.4), with small-to-medium effects (d range = 0.18 to 0.55). Almost all aspects of self-compassion remained stable over time, with the exception of common humanity, which increased post-program (M difference = 2.9, CI 95% 0.5 to 5.4, d = 0.91). Preliminary findings from our small pilot trial suggest that telephone-based adaptations of MBSR may be a useful mode of delivery for healthcare employees; however, larger studies are needed to provide further evidence of feasibility, acceptability, and program effects.

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“…Dear Editor, The detailed review by Chmielewski et al [1] made us reflect on our own experiences of mindfulness and mental wellbeing at medical school. Whilst undertaking an optional module in mindfulness, we identified a key limitation that students who do not actively seek support and self-growth miss out on such opportunities.…”

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Letter to the Editor (February 16, 2021) concerning the paper “Mindfulness in healthcare professionals and medical education”

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Kumar²,

Kallikas³

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Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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Mindfulness in healthcare professionals and medical education

Cited by 37 publications

References 57 publications

Perceived Vulnerability and Severity Predict Adherence to COVID-19 Protection Measures: The Mediating Role of Instrumental Coping

Perceived Vulnerability and Severity Predict Adherence to COVID-19 Protection Measures: The Mediating Role of Instrumental Coping

A Telephone-Adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program: Preliminary Effects among Healthcare Employees

Letter to the Editor (February 16, 2021) concerning the paper “Mindfulness in healthcare professionals and medical education”

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