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ArticleBMC medical education2016

Mindfulness based stress reduction for medical students: optimising student satisfaction and engagement.

Declan Aherne, Katie Farrant, Louise Hickey, Emma Hickey, Lisa McGrath, Deirdre McGrath

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Article in BMC medical education, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03712319 (Mindfulness for Healthcare Students), which is not on this map. Cited by 46 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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2 · The registry

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NCT03712319 nacompletednot on this map

Mindfulness for Healthcare Students: Smartphone App or Face-to-face Group? A Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorInstituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La PazRan2016 to 2019Enrolled154ConditionsStudentsArmsREM Volver a casa, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program
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46 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  2. The effects of mindfulness-based interventions in medical students: a systematic review.Advances in health sciences education : theory and practice · 2024
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Declan AherneCounselling Department, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Katie FarrantCounselling Department, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Louise HickeyCounselling Department, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Emma HickeyCounselling Department, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Lisa McGrathCounselling Department, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Deirdre McGrathGraduate Entry Medical School, University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland. deirdre.mcgrath@ul.ie.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8666-7556

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMedical practitioners and students are at increased risk of a number of personal and psychological problems. Stress and anxiety due to work-load and study requirements are common and self-care methods are important in maintaining well-being. The current study examines perceptions of and satisfaction ratings with a mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) programme for 1(st) year (compulsory) and 2(nd) year (optional) Graduate Entry Medical School students.

methodsA mixed method pre and post study of Year 1 (n = 140) and Year 2 (n = 88) medical students completing a 7 week MBSR course compared student satisfaction ratings. Thematic analysis of feedback from the students on their perception of the course was also carried out.

resultsYear 1 students (compulsory course) were less satisfied with content and learning outcomes than Year 2 students (optional course) (p < .0005). Thematic analysis of year 1 student feedback identified themes including great concept, poorly executed; and less discussion, more practice. Year 2 themes included session environment and satisfaction with tutors.

conclusionsThe MBSR course was associated with high levels of satisfaction and positive feedback when delivered on an optional basis. Catering for the individual needs of the participant and promoting a safe environment are core elements of a successful self-care programme.

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MindfulnessPersonal SatisfactionAnxietyBurnout, ProfessionalFemaleFocus GroupsFormative FeedbackHumansMaleOccupational DiseasesProgram EvaluationStress, PsychologicalStudents, MedicalAcademic stress in medical studentsDoctor burnoutMedical undergraduateMindfulnessSelf-careStress reductionStudent satisfaction

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PMCPMC4989331

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