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Brief Video-Module Administered Mindfulness Program for Physicians: A Pilot Study.

Explore (New York, N.Y.)
January 1, 2016
Bethann Mangel Pflugeisen et al. (5 authors)
Clinical TrialJournal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effects of a video-module-based mindfulness program on reducing stress, improving well-being, and developing mindfulness skills in physicians.

Results Summary

The study found statistically significant decreases in stress, emotional exhaustion, and increases in mindfulness skills post-intervention, with some effects persisting eight weeks later.

Population

Physicians in a suburban community hospital.

Effective Dosage

Three 90-minute in-person trainings, weekly online video-module trainings, and weekly teleconference coaching calls.

Duration

Eight weeks.

Interactions

None mentioned.

Extracted Claims (9)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
video-module-based mindfulness pilot program
decrease
stress
physicians in a community hospital setting
statistically significant decreases
decrease
#1
video-module-based mindfulness pilot program
increase
well-being
physicians in a community hospital setting
-
increase
#2
video-module-based mindfulness pilot program
increase
mindfulness skills
physicians in a community hospital setting
-
develop
#3
eight-week mindfulness training
decrease
personal accomplishment
physicians
statistically significant decreases
decrease
#4
eight-week mindfulness training
decrease
emotional exhaustion
physicians
statistically significant decreases
decrease
#5
eight-week mindfulness training
increase
mindfulness skills (observing)
physicians
significant increases
increase
#6
eight-week mindfulness training
increase
mindfulness skills (describing)
physicians
significant increases
increase
#7
eight-week mindfulness training
increase
mindfulness skills (acting with awareness)
physicians
significant increases
increase
#8
eight-week mindfulness training
increase
mindfulness skills (accepting without judgment)
physicians
significant increases
increase
#9
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a video-module-based mindfulness pilot program intended to reduce stress, improve well-being, and develop mindfulness skills in physicians in a community hospital setting. Preliminary findings are presented. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using a single-sample, pre-post study design, we administered an eight-week mindfulness training offered as part of a wellness initiative for medical staff in a suburban community hospital. Participants enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants engaged in three 90-min in-person trainings, weekly online video-module trainings, and weekly teleconference coaching calls. Video-module trainings were available at all times, to be accessed at the participants׳ convenience. Journals and a guided meditation audio library were also provided. Physician stress, well-being (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization of patients, and sense of personal accomplishment), and mindfulness skills (observing, describing, acting with awareness, and accepting without judgment) were evaluated at baseline, end-of-program, and eight weeks post-intervention using well-validated instruments. RESULTS: A total of 23 physicians enrolled and 19 completed the program. Compared to baseline, statistically significant decreases in stress, personal accomplishment, and emotional exhaustion were observed at end-of-program and eight weeks post-intervention (all P < .05). Significant increases in all mindfulness skills were observed at end-of-program; these increases persisted for describing, acting with awareness, and accepting without judgment at eight weeks post-intervention (all P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: This study provides preliminary evidence that a flexible, video-module-based mindfulness program can decrease stress, increase well-being, and develop lasting mindfulness skills in physicians.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AchievementAdultAgedAwarenessBurnout, ProfessionalEmotionsEmpathyFemaleHumansJudgmentMaleMeditationMiddle AgedMindfulnessPersonnel, HospitalPhysiciansPilot ProjectsQuality of LifeStress, PsychologicalVideotape RecordingWebcasts as Topic
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations26
Citations/Year2.9
Relative Citation Ratio1.69
NIH Percentile69.2%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score1.82
Normalized Score0.69
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