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Research: FREEMAN and COLLEAGUES,
Listed in Issue 284
Abstract
FREEMAN and COLLEAGUES, 1 James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital; 2 Perry Point VA Medical Center-VA Maryland Health Care System; 3 Milwaukee VA Medical Center; 4 University of South Florida explored within a worksite program the acceptability of a mindfulness meditation program among Veterans Affairs (VA) workers.
Background
Employees in the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital experience psychological stress from caring for vulnerable veteran populations. Evidence suggests that mindfulness meditation decreases stress in health care employees and military personnel. The purpose of this worksite program was to explore the acceptability of a mindfulness meditation program among VA workers.
Methodology
Chaplain residents developed the "Promoting Spiritual Healing by Stress Reduction Through Meditation" (Spiritual Meditation) program for employees in a VA hospital. To evaluate acceptability, a 13-multiple-choice-item survey with an open-ended question was administered after the intervention. Descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis were performed.
Results
In 29 participants, 70% to 100% agreed with positive statements for the personal learning experience, program components, teacher quality, time to practice, and place to practice. Two categories emerged from qualitative responses: "positive practical experience of Spiritual Meditation" and "perceived values from Spiritual Meditation."
Conclusion
/Application to Practice: Occupational health nurses are uniquely positioned to lead and collaborate with chaplains to deliver Spiritual Meditation in their workplace setting.
References
Robert C Freeman Jr 1 , Niphon Sukuan 1 , Nicole M Tota 1 2 , S Maria Bell 1 , Anthony G Harris 1 3 , Hsiao-Lan Wang 1 4. Promoting Spiritual Healing by Stress Reduction Through Meditation for Employees at a Veterans Hospital: A CDC Framework-Based Program Evaluation. Workplace Health Saf.;68(4):161-170. doi: 10.1177/2165079919874795. Epub 2019 Sep 20. Apr 2020.
