scholarly journals Intrapersonal Mindfulness is Associated with Reduced Risk of Burnout among Central Appalachian Educators

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Anama-Green
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Odds Ratios ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Relative Risks ◽  
Worksite Health ◽  
Reduced Risk

IntroductionNational statistics suggest that up to 40% of new teachers will leave their school or the teaching profession within their first five years of teaching. Much of this attrition is associated with work-related burnout, some of which may be preventable with targeted worksite health interventions. Previous research suggests that mindfulness skills may be protective from burnout, ultimately reducing the likelihood of attrition from the profession.MethodsThis study compared the self-reported levels of burnout and secondary traumatic stress with participants’ levels of interpersonal and intrapersonal mindfulness. Participants completed the Professional Quality of Life Inventory and the Mindfulness in Teaching Inventory. Odds Ratios and Relative Risks were calculated using Epi Info. Pearson correlations, linear regression, and ANOVA analyses were completed using SPSS. Chronbach’s alpha values were also calculated to evaluate score reliability of the five constructs.ResultsRelative Risks and Odds Ratios of having secondary traumatic stress scores of “average/high” were significantly lower for those with high intrapersonal mindfulness scores. Those who reported high intrapersonal mindfulness scores were up to 11 times more likely to report “low” burnout than those who reported low intrapersonal mindfulness scores. Burnout negatively correlated with both intrapersonal mindfulness suggesting that as intrapersonal mindfulness level decreases, burnout increases. ANOVA testing identified significant differences in burnout based on intrapersonal mindfulness level.ConclusionThose who reported high levels of intrapersonal mindfulness had significantly reduced risk of burnout. These results will inform further research in the region regarding mindfulness practice and the experience of burnout among teachers in the region. Thus, mindfulness may be protective from occupation-related burnout for this population. Interventions informed by additional research could reduce the burden of occupation-related burnout and may ultimately contribute toward reduced attrition in the teaching profession.

scholarly journals Intrapersonal Mindfulness is Associated with Reduced Risk of Burnout among Central Appalachian Educators

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Anama-Green
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Odds Ratios ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Relative Risks ◽  
Worksite Health ◽  
Reduced Risk

IntroductionNational statistics suggest that up to 40% of new teachers will leave their school or the teaching profession within their first five years of teaching. Much of this attrition is associated with work-related burnout, some of which may be preventable with targeted worksite health interventions. Previous research suggests that mindfulness skills may be protective from burnout, ultimately reducing the likelihood of attrition from the profession.MethodsThis study compared the self-reported levels of burnout and secondary traumatic stress with participants’ levels of interpersonal and intrapersonal mindfulness. Participants completed the Professional Quality of Life Inventory and the Mindfulness in Teaching Inventory. Odds Ratios and Relative Risks were calculated using Epi Info. Pearson correlations, linear regression, and ANOVA analyses were completed using SPSS. Chronbach’s alpha values were also calculated to evaluate score reliability of the five constructs.ResultsRelative Risks and Odds Ratios of having secondary traumatic stress scores of “average/high” were significantly lower for those with high intrapersonal mindfulness scores. Those who reported high intrapersonal mindfulness scores were up to 11 times more likely to report “low” burnout than those who reported low intrapersonal mindfulness scores. Burnout negatively correlated with both intrapersonal mindfulness suggesting that as intrapersonal mindfulness level decreases, burnout increases. ANOVA testing identified significant differences in burnout based on intrapersonal mindfulness level.ConclusionThose who reported high levels of intrapersonal mindfulness had significantly reduced risk of burnout. These results will inform further research in the region regarding mindfulness practice and the experience of burnout among teachers in the region. Thus, mindfulness may be protective from occupation-related burnout for this population. Interventions informed by additional research could reduce the burden of occupation-related burnout and may ultimately contribute toward reduced attrition in the teaching profession.

scholarly journals Secondary traumatic stress in Norwegian SUD-therapists: Symptoms and related factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 522-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayna B Johansen ◽  
Eva Kristiansen ◽  
Ingerid Bjelland ◽  
Shedeh Tavakoli
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Trauma ◽  
Trauma Symptoms ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Leader Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

This study examined the prevalence of secondary traumatic stress (STS) among substance-abuse therapists in relation to burnout, work-related stressors, as well as peer and leader support. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional design examining 383 Norwegian substance-abuse therapists. Electronic surveys were distributed to practitioners in Norway via email and social media. Results: A total 22% of the respondents reported experience of secondary trauma, with the most frequently reported symptoms being flashbacks (13%) and intrusive thoughts (13%). More than 72% of therapists had also been exposed to patient direct threats. Female therapists estimated the level of trauma among their patients as higher than did male therapists. Male therapists (32%) were more likely to report secondary trauma than females (19%). Conclusions: The findings indicate a high prevalence of trauma symptoms in substance-abuse therapists, and suggest increased focus on the role of patient direct threats when treating patients with substance-abuse disorder. The study also highlights the need for research that examines variables that interact with gender in predicting STS in therapists treating substance abuse, as well as trauma.

Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Intervention: Effects on Palliative Cancer Care Professionals

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2021-003318
Author(s):  
Amanpreet Kaur ◽  
Mahendra P Sharma ◽  
Santosh K Chaturvedi
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Professional Quality ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural

ObjectiveBeing a palliative cancer care professional is challenging and stressful. In recent decades, there has been more interest in mindfulness to improve overall well-being of healthcare professionals. Mindfulness integrated cognitive behavioural interventions (MICBI) are more practical, flexible and understandable than traditional psychological therapies alone. There is a dearth of studies in India with no psychological intervention in palliative cancer care professionals to date. The aim was to examine the effects of MICBI for professional care workers at palliative cancer care centres in Bengaluru city of Southern India.MethodsA single group study design was adopted with pre, post and 3-month follow-up assessment with a sample of 25 participants working full-time at a hospice. The MICBI programme was for six sessions, once a week for 2–2.5 hours. Outcome variables were professional quality of life measures (burnout, secondary traumatic stress and compassion satisfaction), psychological well-being score and mindfulness skills score (assessed using Professional Quality of Life Scale-V.5, Psychological Well-Being Scale and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire). Wilcoxon signed rank test and Friedman test analysed differences between pre, post and follow-up data.ResultsThe MICBI could significantly reduce burnout and secondary traumatic stress; it improved compassion satisfaction, psychological well-being and mindfulness skills; treatment gains were maintained at 3 months follow-up.ConclusionsMICBI was feasible and effective for palliative cancer care professionals with implications for training, practice and future research.PROSPERO registration numberThe study was registered under the Clinical Trials Registry- India (CTRI) (number: CTRI/2018/03/019170).

Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, and Secondary Traumatic Stress Among Nursing Staff at an Academic Medical Center: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 107839032110661
Author(s):  
Amanda B. Lykins ◽  
Natalie W. Seroka ◽  
Mark Mayor ◽  
Sarret Seng ◽  
Jacob T. Higgins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Academic Medical

Background: Although several studies have recently described compassion satisfaction (CS), burnout (BO), and secondary traumatic stress (STS) in nurses, few to date have examined these issues across nursing specialties. Such examination is needed to inform future nursing-subspecialty tailored interventions. Aims: To examine (1) differences in CS, BO, and STS across nursing specialties and (2) differences associated with demographic, work-related, and behavioral factors among nurses. Method: A secondary analysis of survey responses from nurses ( N = 350) at an academic medical center. Demographic, behavioral, work-related, and professional quality of life variables were analyzed using hierarchical regression analyses. Results: CS, BO, and STS scores significantly varied across specialties with emergency nurses experiencing significantly elevated rates of BO and STS, and lowest rates of CS; scores were also differentially associated with demographic, work-related, behavioral, and workplace violence variables. Conclusions: Key differences in CS, BO, and STS by nursing specialty suggests the importance of tailoring BO and STS mitigative interventions. BO and STS risk factors should be assessed in nurses (e.g., behavioral health problems and poor sleep quality) and specialty-specific interventions (e.g., reducing workplace violence exposure in emergency settings) may be considered to improve CS while reducing BO and STS among nurses.

scholarly journals Predictors of nurses considering leaving the profession due to work-related stress in a large pediatric and women’s hospital in the United States

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Joseph L. Hagan ◽  
Lynda Tyer-Viola ◽  
Krisanne Graves
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Personal Life ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

Nurse retention is of extreme importance in modern healthcare given the ever increasing nursing shortage and the high cost of training newly hired nurses. Research has repeatedly demonstrated that stress is strongly correlated with nursing staff turnover. This study examines the relationship of Secondary Traumatic Stress, Burnout, Compassion Satisfaction, personal life stress and nurse demographic characteristics with having considered leaving the nursing profession due to work-related stress. A survey was administered to nurses at a large pediatric and women’s hospital in the southern United States. Bivariate analyses (n = 496) indicated being Caucasian (p < .001), working fewer hours per week (p = .009), experiencing more personal life stress (p < .001), having higher Burnout (p < .001), or Secondary Traumatic Stress (p < .001) scores or lower Compassion Satisfaction (p = .015) scores were significantly associated with increased likelihood of having considered leaving the nursing profession. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, after variable selection, higher levels of Burnout (p < .001), more life stress (p = .010), being Caucasian (p < .001) and working fewer hours (p = .004) were all significantly associated with higher odds of considering leaving the nursing profession. Interventions to reduce work-related Burnout and help nurses cope with stressful life events are needed to increase retention of nurses in the profession.

scholarly journals Vicarious Trauma, Secondary Traumatic Stress or Simply Burnout? Effect of Trauma Therapy on Mental Health Professionals

2009 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant J. Devilly ◽  
Renee Wright ◽  
Tracey Varker
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Vicarious Trauma ◽  
Secondary Trauma ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Stress Studies

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to perform an assessment for secondary traumatic stress (STS), vicarious trauma (VT) and workplace burnout for Australian mental health professionals involved in clinical practice. Methods: Recruited directly by mail, randomly selected participants were invited to submit a questionnaire by post or online. Of the 480 participants contacted, 152 mental health professionals completed the questionnaire, which contained measures of STS, VT and burnout. Results: Exposure to patients’ traumatic material did not affect STS, VT or burnout, contradicting the theory of the originators of STS and VT. Rather, it was found that work-related stressors best predicted therapist distress. Conclusions: These findings have significant implications for the direction of research and theory development in traumatic stress studies, calling into question the existence of secondary trauma-related phenomena and enterprises aimed at treating the consultants.

scholarly journals A Quantitative Analysis of Mindfulness Practice as Self-Care for Social Workers in an Urban Setting

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-35
Author(s):  
Matthew Thomas Diner
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale

This study examines the relationship between mindfulness and secondary traumatic stress (STS) amongst licensed social workers in New York City. The research that was conducted was a quantitative analysis. Participants consisted of 154 social workers that were employed in a variety of agency based or private practice settings. Participants were asked to complete an electronic survey that included: (1) a questionnaire of professional characteristics and demographic information; (2) Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale - Revised (CAMS-R); (3) Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ); (3) Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale (STSS). The data was analyzed by the use of SPSS. The multivariate linear regression analyses revealed that higher level of mindfulness is related to an increase in job satisfaction (B=1.13, SE=.09, β=.73, p.001) and lower STS for social workers (B=-.66, SE=.11, β=-.49, p.001).

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