Nurses' experiences of the effects of mindfulness training: A narrative review and qualitative meta-synthesis

Wu, Xiaxin; Hayter, Mark; Lee, Amanda J.; Zhang, Yu

Abstract

Objective: To explore nurses' experiences of the effects of undertaking mindfulness training. Design: Qualitative meta-synthesis. Data sources: Qualitative literature from seven scientific databases: Pubmed, Cochran Library, Science Direct, EBSCO, Web of Science, Scopus and PsycINFO were searched. Review methods: The PRISMA flow diagram was used to report the phases of the literature search. The Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) qualitative research checklist, and the Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) for mixed method studies were used as appraisal framework. Data synthesis was conducted using Thematic synthesis. The review steps were guided by Adams, Chamberlain, & Giles, 2019 and Whittemore & Knafl, 2005. Results: 4 qualitative studies and 3 mixed-methods studies were included in the review. Four interpretive themes were generated to show how nurses experience of the effects of mindfulness training: 1. Stress conceptualisation and management; 2. Nurses' valued aspects of mindfulness training strategies; 3. Self-care awareness and strategies; 4. Challenges of mindfulness training. Conclusion: Conducting mindfulness-based interventions among nursing professionals helps to reduce work-related stress and has positive effects on work and life.

Citation

Wu, X., Hayter, M., Lee, A. J., & Zhang, Y. (2021). Nurses' experiences of the effects of mindfulness training: A narrative review and qualitative meta-synthesis. Nurse education today, 100, Article 104830. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104830

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Acceptance Date: Feb 21, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Mar 3, 2021
• Publication Date: 2021-05
• Deposit Date: Mar 30, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 4, 2022
• Journal: Nurse Education Today
• Print ISSN: 0260-6917
• Electronic ISSN: 1532-2793
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 100
• Article Number: 104830
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104830
• Keywords: Mindfulness; Nurses; Qualitative review
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3742643