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A mixed‐methods systematic review of the effects of mindfulness on nurses

Guillaumie, Laurence, Boiral, Olivier, Champagne, Julie·2017·Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aim: To review the effects of mindfulness‐based interventions on Registered Nurses and nursing students. Background: Work‐related stress among nurses is estimated to be the biggest occupational health problem after musculoskeletal disorders. Design: A mixed‐method systematic review incorporating quantitative and qualitative data was conducted. Data sources: Studies on the effects of mindfulness‐based interventions for nurses and nursing students published between 1980 and 2014 were identified through a systematic search in electronic databases: Medline, Embase, Psyc INFO, Cochrane Library and Cinahl. Review methods: Data analysis was conducted based on the framework of Thomas and Harden (2004). Results: A total of 32 studies, including 17 controlled designs, 11 pre–post designs and four qualitative designs were reviewed. Meta‐analysis suggests that mindfulness‐based interventions may be effective in significantly reducing state anxiety and depression at posttreatment and state anxiety and trait anxiety at follow‐up. Qualitative studies and uncontrolled studies shed light on benefits overlooked in RCT s, including improvements in the well‐being of individuals (e.g. inner state of calmness, awareness and enthusiasm) and improved performance at work (better communication with colleagues and patients, higher sensitivity to patients’ experiences, clearer analysis of complex situations and emotional regulation in stressful contexts). Conclusions: Mindfulness appeared to improve nurses’ mental health significantly. It could be used in worksite health promotion programmes. Only a few studies have explored the impact of mindfulness on nurses’ professional behaviours and their relationships with patients and colleagues. Future research should further explore the long‐term impacts of mindfulness on performance and well‐being at work using sound methodological designs.

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  • Mindfulness may increase compassion and reduce burnout in nurses.

    “Research in health care shows that mindfulness may increase compassion and reduce burnout in nurses (Blomberg et al., 2016; Guillaumie et al., 2017; Singer & Klimecki, 2014).”
  • A mixed-methods systematic review of the effect of mindfulness on nurses found that after the intervention, nurses described improved communication with colleagues and patients and greater sensitivity to patients' experiences.

    “Similar findings were reported in a mixed-methods systematic review of the effect of mindfulness on nurses (Guillaumie et al., 2017). The qualitative studies in the review found that after the intervention, nurses described improved communication with colleagues and patients and greater sensitivity to patients’ experiences.”
  • Mindfulness-based interventions such as MBSR, MBCT, and ACT have promising evidence for alleviating anxiety symptoms in non-psychiatric samples.

    “Another treatment option with promising evidence for alleviating anxiety symptoms in non-psychiatric samples13–17 are mindfulness-based interventions such as Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).”

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Authors
Guillaumie, L., Boiral, O., & Champagne, J.
Affiliations
Université Laval (CA)
Corresponding author
Guillaumie, Laurence
Venue
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2016-11-03
Volume
73
Issue
5
Pages
1017-1034
ISSN
  • 0309-2402 (ISSN-L)
  • 1365-2648
OpenAlex
W2528691569
Cited by
186
References
105
Citations by year
2026: 19 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 21 · 2023: 26 · 2022: 23 · 2021: 25 · 2020: 27 · 2019: 17 · 2018: 9 · 2017: 7
FWCI
1.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Advanced Nursing (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Corpus Université Laval (Université Laval) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Burnout
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › COVID-19 and Mental Health
Keywords
mindfulness-based interventions, nurses, nursing students, occupational stress, state anxiety, depression, mental health, well-being, emotion regulation, workplace health promotion, professional conduct
MeSH terms
Anxiety, Attitude of Health Personnel, Attitude to Health, Depression, Humans, Job Satisfaction, Mental Health, Nurses, Occupational Diseases, Professional Practice, Self Concept, Stress, Psychological, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Self Efficacy, Mindfulness

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