Effect of Mindfulness Training Program on Promoting Mental Well-being Among Emergency Nurses

Abstract

Introduction Mindfulness is one therapeutic modality that emergency nurses use extensively to improve their well-being and decrease stress. The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of training programs built on mindfulness on promoting mental well-being among emergency nurses. Methods A quasi-experimental design was used on a convenient sample of 70 emergency nurses (35 study group and 35 control group) who participated in the study from the emergency department at Al-Ahrar Hospital in the Zagazig City, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt, which occurred four months from the beginning of February to the start of June 2022. Tools for Data Collection Data were collected using socio-demographic data, a mindfulness questionnaire, the Warwick Edinburgh Mental well-being scale, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The researchers designed eight training program sessions. The objectives and content were according to the emergency nurses’ needs. Results The post-training program for emergency nurses enhanced mindfulness, well-being, and positive emotions (18.12%, 54.03%, and 39.53%, respectively) with a statistically significant improvement. In comparison, negative emotions (45.43%) declined, and there were statistically significant differences between the study and the control group post-program. However, there were no statistically significant differences between the study and control group at preprogram p>0.05. Conclusion The study revealed that the Mindfulness Training Program was successful in improving mindfulness levels, mental well-being, positive emotion levels, and decreasing negative emotions. Recommendation: To strengthen the evidence supporting the efficacy of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program for nurses, a study on the impact of mindfulness on nurse work performance and patient outcomes should be conducted.