RN since 1976, Psychiatric nurse Practitioner since 2006, retired and now teaching evidence-based mindfulness programs.
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Another study supports the benefit of very brief mindfulness practices embedded in existing patient care activities. Very brief practices may overcome patient reluctance to commit
These are values consistent with the deep history and ethos of mindfulness … values consistent with the values and ethics of Nursing. I will provide
Experienced meditators who have completed Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) display increased reaction time and heightened EEG signals associated with mindfulness meditation in neurophysiological tests
A brief Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) was acceptable and helpful for Healthcare workers during the Covid pandemic. This qualitative study published in 2024 looked at
First large-scale study of the positive mental health outcomes of Mindfulness Based Interventions for cancer patients and survivors: 2024 Review and Metanalysis published in
A minimalist intervention for Hospital Nurses which consisted of listening to a ten minute meditation daily for four weeks showed measurable benefits in Perceived Stress
This is a workplace wellness study has a unique design. The subjects were elementary school teachers who were instructed in focused attention on the breath
Studies continue to support the use of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for breast cancer patients. I am always interested in the variations of Mindfulness
June 2024 study demonstrates theoretical similarities between Authentic Leadership and Mindfulness. This study provides a replicable program to enhance the management skills of head nurses
A mixed Quantitative and Qualitative review supports the benefits of Mindfulness Based Interventions for people with many types of cancer throughout the course of the