Determining the feasibility and effectiveness of brief online mindfulness training for rural medical students: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We sought to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a mindfulness training program, delivered online to medical students at a Rural Clinical School.

Methods

An 8-week online training program was delivered to penultimate-year medical students at an Australian Rural Clinical School during 2016. Using a mixed methods approach, we measured the frequency and duration of participants' mindfulness meditation practice, and assessed changes in their perceived stress, self-compassion and compassion levels, as well as personal and professional attitudes and behaviours.

Results

Forty-seven participants were recruited to the study. 50% of participants were practising mindfulness meditation at least weekly by the end of the 8-week program, and 32% reported practi

SUBMITTER: Moore S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7137339 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature