Impact of Mindfulness Breathing Education on Nurses’ Stress in the Psychiatric Unit

Abstract

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to train nurses and other healthcare professionals at the Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) psychiatric inpatient unit in mindfulness-based breathing techniques via brief educational intervention. The goal of the project was to enhance stress management and increase their intention to continue using the method in the future.This quality improvement project, employed a descriptive study design. Participation was voluntary, with nurses and healthcare workers providing informed consent. Data was collected through pretest and posttest surveys administered via Qualtrics software, which was also used for analysis. A total of 23 participants completed the pretest, and 26 completed the posttest survey. The results revealed a significant shift in participants' attitudes toward mindfulness-based interventions. Participants demonstrated a heightened interest in and willingness to engage in mindfulness practices, indicating a growing awareness of the benefits of these techniques in managing stress and promoting well-being among healthcare professionals. This positive shift in attitude highlighted an evolving perception of mindfulness programs within the healthcare community.