The effect of mindfulness-based training on stress, anxiety, depression and job satisfaction among ward nurses: A randomized control trial

AIM: To assess the effect of a 4-week mindfulness-based training intervention on improving stress, anxiety, depression and job satisfaction among ward nurses.

BACKGROUND: Previous literature showed that mindfulness-based training is useful for helping nurses cope with stress.

METHOD: Nurses who have mild to moderate levels of stress, anxiety and depression identified from a teaching hospital were invited to a randomized control trial. The intervention group had a 2-hr Mindfulness-Based Training workshop, followed by 4 weeks of guided self-practice Mindfulness-Based Training website. Both the intervention group (n = 118) and the control group (n = 106) were evaluated pre- and post-intervention, and 8 weeks later (follow-up) using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21, Job Satisfaction Scale and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale.

RESULTS: There was a significant effect over time on stress, anxiety, depression and mindfulness level (p