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Helping the Helpers: Mindfulness Training for Burnout in Pediatric Oncology—A Pilot Program

Moody, Karen, Kramer, Deborah, Santizo, Ruth O., Magro, Laurence, Wyshogrod, Diane, Ambrosio, John, Castillo, Catalina, Lieberman, Rhonda +1 more·2013·Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing

Abstract

Background. Burnout, a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished feelings of accomplishment, is common among pediatric oncology staff. This study explores a mindfulness-based course (MBC) to decrease burnout in a multidisciplinary group of pediatric oncology staff members in the United States and Israel. Materials and methods. Forty-eight participants, mostly nurses, were randomized to either the MBC intervention or a control group. MBC participants received eight weekly sessions of mindfulness education. The primary outcome studied was burnout. Secondary outcomes studied included depression and perceived stress. Results. Nearly 100% of the subjects exhibited signs of burnout at baseline and MBC did not result in any significant improvement in scores on burnout, perceived stress or depression scales. Qualitative analysis of diaries kept by subjects revealed reduced stress, improved inner peace, compassion and joy, better focus and self-awareness and less somatic symptoms in the intervention arm. Conclusions. Burnout is a major problem in pediatric oncology staff. Mindfulness practices can be taught in the workplace and may be a useful component of a multidimensional strategy to reduce burnout in this population.

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Authors
Moody, K., Kramer, D., Santizo, R. O., Magro, L., Wyshogrod, D., Ambrosio, J., Castillo, C., Lieberman, R., & Stein, J.
Affiliations
  • Montefiore Medical Center (US)
  • College of Mount Saint Vincent (US)
  • Larchmont, NY, USA
  • Jerusalem, Israel
  • Schneider Children's Medical Center (IL)
Venue
Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing
Published
2013-09
Volume
30
Issue
5
Pages
275-284
ISSN
  • 0748-1802 (ISSN-L)
  • 1043-4542
  • 1532-8457
OpenAlex
W1995494206
Cited by
154
References
24
Citations by year
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FWCI
21.62
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Stress and Burnout Research
Keywords
burnout, nurses, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, depression, perceived stress, workplace wellness interventions, compassion, self-awareness
MeSH terms
Burnout, Professional, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Medical Oncology, Nursing, Pediatrics, Pilot Projects

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