Mindfulness-Based Practice to Reduce Blood Pressure and Stress in Priests

Literature exploring burnout and stress among clergy is well established, but recent research suggests this population faces higher risk of chronic comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease. A priest community approached a local school of nursing requesting blood pressure (BP) screening and health promotion through nonpharmacologic interventions. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the effect of a mindfulness-based intervention on BP and stress over a period of 8 weeks. Stress scores and BPs before and  after the intervention were compared, yielding a statistically significant improvement.
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research