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Gutierrez, Pamela. Implementation of a brief guided mindfulness to decrease stress among registered nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-g9ny-wz24

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TitleImplementation of a brief guided mindfulness to decrease stress among registered nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
NameGutierrez, Pamela (author); Percy, Melanie (chair); Heider, Gerti (internal member); Rutgers University; School of Nursing - RBHS
Date Created2021
Other Date2021-05 (degree)
SubjectStress, Family Nurse Practitioner
Extent1 online resource (80 pages)
DescriptionPurpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief mindfulness program via an app to reduce perceived stress among registered nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methodology: Registered nurses were recruited through social media for completion of this study. Once informed consent was signed and submitted, participants proceeded to complete an initial demographics questionnaire and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Once both surveys were completed, participants were directed to download the Let’s Meditate App onto their phones and instructed to listen to a 14-minute audio “A COVID-19 Meditation” once a week for four weeks. After completion of week four, participants were reminded through email to complete the final PSS survey to determine whether their level of stress decreased compared to baseline results.

Results: Demographic data was analyzed with descriptive statistics. Data from the Perceived Stress Scale pre-test and post-test was analyzed by using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank and Mann-Whitney test for evaluation and interpretation of results. Analysis of data shows that the intervention did not elicit a statistical significance. Although results did demonstrate a slight decrease in perceived stress when comparing pre- and post-intervention results.

Implications for practice: It is comforting to envision the clinical practice potential of promoting mindfulness to decrease stress and address other healthcare concerns. There is extensive evidence that supports mindfulness and its benefits. The convenience of using an app that is always available, portable, and frequently free is a major inducement to using one. Mindfulness interventions on apps have gained popularity during the pandemic in order to cope with stress at home.
NoteDNP
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-g9ny-wz24
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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