An Exploratory Study of a 3-Minute Mindfulness Intervention on Compassion Fatigue in Nurses : Holistic Nursing Practice

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An Exploratory Study of a 3-Minute Mindfulness Intervention on Compassion Fatigue in Nurses

Owens, Rebecca A. DNP, MBA, MSN, RN-BC; Alfes, Celeste DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE-A, FAAN; Evans, Susan PhD; Wyka, Katarzyna PhD; Fitzpatrick, Joyce J. PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, FNAP

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Holistic Nursing Practice 34(5):p 274-281, September/October 2020. | DOI: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000402

Abstract

This study shows that breathing mindfully for 3 minutes over a period of 4 weeks, positively affects compassion fatigue in nurses. A nonrandomized, pre/postintervention study was conducted using a 3-minute attentional breathing intervention. Thirty-two nurses participated over 4 weeks. The intervention demonstrated statistically significant reductions in compassion fatigue measures.

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