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The Effects Of Mindfulness Practices On Nurse Leader Resiliency, Kimberly Blanton Jan 2020

The Effects Of Mindfulness Practices On Nurse Leader Resiliency, Kimberly Blanton

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Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate if brief Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) sessions can improve nurse leader resilience and overall mindfulness.

Conceptual Framework: Two different conceptual frameworks, Jean Watson’s theory of caring and Albert Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy, were used to guide this project. Watson’s theory of caring is defined as healing of the mind, body, and spirit. This theory supports caring for oneself while caring for others. Bandura’s theory focuses on the belief that individuals can influence their own lives.

Methodology: This study employed a descriptive, pretest-posttest single site comparative design. Sixty-six nursing leaders from …