Mindfulness in a Graduate Nursing Curriculum: A Randomized Controlled Study.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the effects of a mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention on stress levels, quality of life, and overall mindfulness in graduate nursing students.
Results Summary
The study found no statistically significant effects on stress levels or quality of life but reported a statistically significant increase in overall mindfulness (P < .05).
Population
Graduate nursing students (n=44)
Effective Dosage
20 weekly, 1.5-hour sessions
Duration
20 weeks
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention | no change | stress levels | graduate nursing students | no statistically significant effects | no statistically significant effects | #1 |
mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention | no change | quality of life | graduate nursing students | no statistically significant effects | no statistically significant effects | #2 |
mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention | increase | overall mindfulness | graduate nursing students | P < .05 | statistically significant increase | #3 |
This study evaluated a mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention for graduate nursing students. Forty-four participants engaged in 20 weekly, 1.5-hour sessions of mindfulness training. There were no statistically significant effects on participants' stress levels or quality of life, yet there was a statistically significant increase in overall mindfulness (P < .05).