• Medicina intensiva · May 2019

    Application of a mindfulness program among healthcare professionals in an intensive care unit: Effect on burnout, empathy and self-compassion.

    • R M Gracia Gozalo, J M Ferrer Tarrés, A Ayora Ayora, M Alonso Herrero, A Amutio Kareaga, and Ferrer Roca R R Servicio de Medicina Intensiva, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Grupo de Investigación de Shock, Disfunción Orgánica y Resucitació.
    • Servicio de Medicina Intensiva, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Grupo de Investigación de Shock, Disfunción Orgánica y Resucitación (SODIR-VHIR), Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España. Electronic address: rmgracia@vhebron.net.
    • Med Intensiva. 2019 May 1; 43 (4): 207-216.

    ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of a mindfulness training program on the levels of burnout, mindfulness, empathy and self-compassion among healthcare professionals in an Intensive Care Unit of a tertiary hospital.DesignA longitudinal study with an intrasubject pre-post intervention design was carried out.SettingIntensive Care Unit of a tertiary hospital.ParticipantsA total of 32 subjects (physicians, nurses and nursing assistants) participated in the study.InterventionA clinical session/workshop was held on the practice of mindfulness and its usefulness. The possibility of following an 8-week training program with specifically designed short guided practices supported by a virtual community based on a WhatsApp group was offered. A weekly proposal in audio and text format and daily reminders with stimulating messages of practice were sent.Main MeasurementsVarious psychometric measures were self-reported: burnout (MBI), mindfulness (FFMQ), empathy (Jefferson) and self-compassion (SCS), before and after the training program. Demographic and workplace variables were also compiled.ResultsAmong the factors affecting burnout, the level of emotional exhaustion decreased (-3.78 points; P=.012), mindfulness levels measured by the FFMQ were not globally modified, though "observation" and "non-reacting" factors increased. Empathy was not modified, and self-compassion levels increased (3.7 points; P=.001). Satisfaction and program adherence levels were very high.ConclusionsIn the population described, this program showed a decrease in emotional exhaustion and an increase in self-compassion -these being factors that can produce well-being and exert a positive impact upon burnout in this vulnerable group.Copyright © 2018 Elsevier España, S.L.U. y SEMICYUC. All rights reserved.

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