PURPOSE: Healthcare providers who are involved in the care of patients at the end of life are at risk of developing compassion fatigue, a condition characterized by emotional exhaustion and reduced professional engagement. Research has shown that development of a meditation practice can modify stress perceptions and promote quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate perceived benefits, challenges, and recommendations following participation in a workplace mobile application- and email-based meditation research program. PARTICIPANTS & SETTING: 11 healthcare providers who participated in the feasibility pilot were recruited from Sparrow Health System in Lansing, Michigan. METHODOLOGIC APPROACH: Three focus groups and one in-depth interview were conducted. Data were analyzed using qualitative methodology. FINDINGS: Major themes included program advantages and limitations, challenges that affected adherence, and support for caregivers. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Findings support further evaluation of a technology-mediated meditation program for professional caregivers to reduce perceived stress associated with the work environment.
PURPOSE: Healthcare providers who are involved in the care of patients at the end of life are at risk of developing compassion fatigue, a condition characterized by emotional exhaustion and reduced professional engagement. Research has shown that development of a meditation practice can modify stress perceptions and promote quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate perceived benefits, challenges, and recommendations following participation in a workplace mobile application- and email-based meditation research program. PARTICIPANTS & SETTING: 11 healthcare providers who participated in the feasibility pilot were recruited from Sparrow Health System in Lansing, Michigan. METHODOLOGIC APPROACH: Three focus groups and one in-depth interview were conducted. Data were analyzed using qualitative methodology. FINDINGS: Major themes included program advantages and limitations, challenges that affected adherence, and support for caregivers. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Findings support further evaluation of a technology-mediated meditation program for professional caregivers to reduce perceived stress associated with the work environment.
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caregivers; compassion fatigue; meditation; mobile app; palliative and hospice care
Authors: Rebecca H Lehto; Carrie Heeter; Jeffrey Forman; Tait Shanafelt; Arif Kamal; Patrick Miller; Michael Paletta Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-08-24 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Ella Arensman; Cliodhna O'Connor; Caleb Leduc; Eve Griffin; Grace Cully; Doireann Ní Dhálaigh; Carolyn Holland; Chantal Van Audenhove; Evelien Coppens; Fotini Tsantila; Victoria Ross; Birgit Aust; Arlinda Cerga Pashoja; Johanna Cresswell-Smith; Laura Cox; Lars de Winter; Naim Fanaj; Birgit A Greiner; Ulrich Hegerl; Sharna Mathieu; Ana Moreno-Alcázar; Wendy Orchard; Charlotte Paterson; György Purebl; Gentiana Qirjako; Hanna Reich; Paul Corcoran Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-01-15 Impact factor: 3.390