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Mindful Self-Compassion Training to Improve Retention, Job Satisfaction, and Attitudes Toward Dementia Among Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating 8-Week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and 6-Week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) for Stress and Burnout. Completed, enrolled 39 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs), who provide the majority of care to persons with chronic disease and/or cognitive impairment from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, face tremendous job and home stress, and as a result absenteeism and job turnover are high. This is a preliminary study that will tailor Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) - a promising new program designed to cultivate greater self-care, and strengthen resilience and coping skills - for the CNA population and study its effectiveness. If results are favorable, MSC could be incorporated into CNA training programs, thereby helping contribute to a more effective and stable long-term care workforce.
Study Details
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Interventions
The 8-week MSC is a course of eight 2.5 hour weekly sessions that is based off self-compassion, a construct closely related to mindfulness. Self-compassion (SC) has three main interrelated components: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. MSC is an 8-session program that integrates SC and mindfulness. It includes the following components: * Discovering Mindful Self-Compassion * Practicing Mindfulness * Practicing Lovingkindness * Discovering your Compassionate Voice * Living Deeply * Meeting Difficult Emotions * Exploring Challenging Relationships * Embracing Your Life
The 6-week MSC is a course of six 1 hour weekly sessions that is based off self-compassion, a construct closely related to mindfulness. Self-compassion (SC) has three main interrelated components: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. MSC is an 6-session program that integrates SC and mindfulness. It includes the following components: * What is Self-Compassion * Practicing Self-Compassion * Discovering your Compassionate Voice * Self-Compassion and Resilience * Self-Compassion and Burnout * Going Forward This program is a shortened version of the 8-week program, specifically created for the needs of health care staff.