An Exploratory Study of a 3-Minute Mindfulness Intervention on Compassion Fatigue in Nurses.

Publication Type Academic Article
Authors Owens R, Alfes C, Evans S, Wyka K, Fitzpatrick J
Journal Holist Nurs Pract
Volume 34
Issue 5
Pagination 274-281
Date Published 09/01/2020
ISSN 1550-5138
Keywords Compassion Fatigue, Mindfulness, Nurses
Abstract This study shows that breathing mindfully for 3 minutes over a period of 4 weeks, positively affects compassion fatigue in nurses. A nonrandomized, pre/postintervention study was conducted using a 3-minute attentional breathing intervention. Thirty-two nurses participated over 4 weeks. The intervention demonstrated statistically significant reductions in compassion fatigue measures.
DOI 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000402
PubMed ID 33953010
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