Helping the Helpers: Mindfulness Training for Burnout in Pediatric Oncology–a Pilot Program
Published in Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, the 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. Nearly all exhibited signs of burnout at baseline and MBC did not result significant improvment in scores on burnout, perceived stress or depression scales. Qualitative analysis illustrate reduced stress, improved inner peace, compassion and joy, better focus and self-awareness and less somatic symptoms in the intervention arm. Overall, the authors posit that mindfulness practices can be taught in the workplace and may be a component of a multidimensional strategy to reduce burnout.
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