The effects of mindfulness ‐based stress reduction on mindfulness and stress levels of nursing students during first clinical experience
AbstractPurposeThe purpose of the study was to examine the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on stress levels and mindfulness of nursing students.MethodsThe study was quasi-experimental and included pretest −posttest control groups.ResultsNo differences were detected between the pretest scores of the scales of the students of both groups. Students in the intervention group demonstrated increased mindfulness and decreased stress levels (p < 0.05).Practical ImplicationsMBSR applied in the present study effectively reduced the stress of nursing students and increased their mindfulness.
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nurcan Uysal,
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