Comparison of two brief mindfulness interventions for anxiety, stress and burnout in mental health professionals: a randomised crossover trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anxiety, stress and burnout are a growing reality among mental health professionals, impacting negatively on them and their clients. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have demonstrated effectiveness in mitigating these sufferings. Nevertheless, there is a lack of knowledge on the impact of MBIs in Cuba.

Objectives

To compare the effectiveness of two brief mindfulness-based interventions for reducing anxiety, work stress and burnout.

Methods

A total of 104 mental health professionals from Havana (Cuba) participated in a randomised crossover trial. Group A received first an intervention involving body-centred practices (body scan and Hatha yoga) and a second intervention involving mind-centred practices (focused attention and open monitoring meditation).

SUBMITTER: Ruiz-Iniguez R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10214838 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature