Abstract
Introduction: High levels of stress and psychological problems have been frequently reported among undergraduate nursing students. Existing evidence has suggested that mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) may be a helpful intervention to assist nursing students to reduce their stress levels and psychological difficulties. A recent randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of an 8-week MBSR program on nursing students’ stress levels and psychological well-being demonstrated positive benefits.
Objectives: This qualitative study, (embedded within the randomized controlled trial) sought to explore in further depth the nursing students’ experience of participating in the MBSR program.
Methods: The study employed a descriptive qualitative design. A focus group was conducted with nine of the undergraduate Thai nursing students who had completed the 8-week MBSR program. A thematic analysis of the verbatim transcript was undertaken by the principal investigator with cross-checking of the analysis undertaken by the co-investigators.
Results: Participants described a rich and varied range of experiences during their participation in the program. The findings reported here focus on the benefits of mindfulness practice as formulated under four themes: enhanced self-care, improved stress management, improved academic performance, and enhanced interpersonal effectiveness.
Conclusion: These positive findings in conjunction with the RCT findings suggest that further research evaluating the potential of MBSR as an intervention to assist nursing students in managing their stress levels is warranted.
Objectives: This qualitative study, (embedded within the randomized controlled trial) sought to explore in further depth the nursing students’ experience of participating in the MBSR program.
Methods: The study employed a descriptive qualitative design. A focus group was conducted with nine of the undergraduate Thai nursing students who had completed the 8-week MBSR program. A thematic analysis of the verbatim transcript was undertaken by the principal investigator with cross-checking of the analysis undertaken by the co-investigators.
Results: Participants described a rich and varied range of experiences during their participation in the program. The findings reported here focus on the benefits of mindfulness practice as formulated under four themes: enhanced self-care, improved stress management, improved academic performance, and enhanced interpersonal effectiveness.
Conclusion: These positive findings in conjunction with the RCT findings suggest that further research evaluating the potential of MBSR as an intervention to assist nursing students in managing their stress levels is warranted.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Event | TNMC & WANS International Nursing Research Conference 2017 - Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand Duration: 20 Oct 2017 → 22 Oct 2017 https://inrc.tnmc.or.th/ (Conference website) |
Conference
| Conference | TNMC & WANS International Nursing Research Conference 2017 |
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| Abbreviated title | Culture, Co-creation, and Collaboration for Global Health |
| Country/Territory | Thailand |
| City | Bangkok |
| Period | 20/10/17 → 22/10/17 |
| Other | Nursing has long provided services to the global community which, in turn, contributes to global health. Global health is about worldwide health improvement, reduction of disparities, and protection against global threats that disregard national borders. In order for global health to be achieved, extensive efforts from all disciplines including nursing have been made. The Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC) and the World Academy of Nursing Science (WANS) have agreed to take an initiative to hold the international conference, "Culture, Co-creation, and Collaboration for Global Health" in order to offer opportunities for nursing research networking designed to improve global health outcomes. |
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