Effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on the functional status and mindfulness of primary health care professionals: a before and after study
Document title: Effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on the functional status and mindfulness of primary health care professionals: a before and after study
Journal: Archives of clinical psychiatry
Database: PERIÓDICA
System number: 000431152
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Institutions: 1Universidade de Sao Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirao Preto, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo. Brasil
2Universidade de Sao Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo. Brasil
Year:
Season: Sep-Oct
Volumen: 46
Number: 5
Pages: 115-119
Country: Brasil
Language: Inglés
Document type: Artículo
Approach: Analítico, descriptivo
English abstract Contextual factors involving the physical and social environment, as well as personal factors, are closely related to functional status, and they can have positive or negative influences on the health conditions or status of an individual in society. Objectives The objective is to evaluate the effect of a mindfulness-based intervention program on functional status and mindfulness levels in primary health care (PHC) professionals in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. Methods This is a quasi-experimental study, with 26 PHC professionals, using quantitative methods and an analytical before and after approach of an 8-week mindfulness program. Results There were significant differences in mindfulness facets after the intervention: Observe (p = 0.002); Describe – positive formulation (p = 0.01); Acting with awareness – automatic pilot (p = 0.01) and distraction (p = 0.05); Nonreactivity (p = 0.0005); Nonjudgement (p = 0.01); and in total mindfulness scores (p = 0.0000018). Regarding functional status, significant differences were found: change in health (p = 0.01), overall health (p = 0.007), quality of life (p = 0.04) and feelings (p = 0.01). Discussion The results in improving the functional status and mindfulness of PHC professionals show that mindfulness practices can improve the worker’s quality of life and health
Disciplines: Medicina
Keyword: Psiquiatría,
Personal de salud,
Atención primaria,
Estado funcional,
Conciencia plena
Keyword: Psychiatry,
Health personnel,
Primary care,
Functional status,
Mindfulness
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