PsychologyMedicine

Joanne Cohen-Katz, Susan D. Wiley, T. Capuano, D. M. Baker, Lynn M. Deitrick, S. Shapiro

2005.3.1Holistic Nursing Practice

DOI: 10.1097/00004650-200503000-00009

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Qualitative data and study analysis revealed that nurses found MBSR helpful and greater relaxation and self-care and improvement in work and family relationships were among reported benefits.

Abstract

Part III of the study on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) describes qualitative data and discusses the implications of the findings. Study analysis revealed that nurses found MBSR helpful. Greater relaxation and self-care and improvement in work and family relationships were among reported benefits. Challenges included restlessness, physical pain, and dealing with difficult emotions.

Citation format

COHEN-KATZ, Joanne, et al. The effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on nurse stress and burnout: A qualitative and quantitative study, part III. Holistic Nursing Practice, 2005, 19 2: 78–86.