Intervention
The
intervention is based on the standard MBSR
course.
Adapting
to the
time
constraints of nurses and
with
the approval of professors specialized in mindfulness therapy,
the
1-day group retreat was modified to self-guided practice at home, making
it easier to integrate into the nurses’
schedules.
The
instructor
completed a comprehensive MBSR course and an instructing practicum,
and
has 3 years of teaching experience. A psychologist experienced in MBSR
supervised the intervention sessions to maintain the integrity of the
treatment. Each session introduced a new theme and an unusual practice,
such as body scanning, mindful movement (yoga and walking), observing
emotions, and mindful eating, among others. Group discussions about
participants’ experiences with practices have also been conducted in
every session. The practice audio was provided to the participants to
facilitate at-home practice after class. To reduce absenteeism, the
instructor conducted on-site training twice a week per session, with no
more than 3 days between sessions and identical content. The
participants were given the option to attend one of the two sessions.
The program also encourages participants
to
develop present-moment awareness in their daily activities. A WeChat
group (Tencent Inc., China) was created for the intervention group to
provide reminders, encouragement, facilitate discussions, and offer
additional instructions. The control group also had a WeChat group for
communication.