Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Health Care Staff Expanding Holistic Nursing Paradigms to the Whole System

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a well-known mindfulness meditation program for patients that also may benefit health care providers and clinic staff themselves. An abbreviated MBSR program adapted into 6 weekly 75-minute sessions held during staff lunch breaks provided a feasible and acceptable staff training approach within the workplace setting.