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Systematic Review of Mindfulness Practice for Reducing Job Burnout.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

A systematic search and critical appraisal of interdisciplinary literature was conducted to evaluate the evidence for practicing mindfulness to treat job burnout and to explore implications for occupational therapy practitioners.

Method

Eight articles met inclusion criteria. Each study was assessed for quality using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. We used the U.S. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research guidelines to determine strength of evidence.

Results

Of the studies reviewed, participants included health care professionals and teachers; no studies included occupational therapy practitioners. Six of the 8 studies demonstrated statistically significant decreases in job burnout after mindfulness training. Seven of the studies were of fair to good quality.

Conclusion

There is strong evidence for the use of mindfulness practice to reduce job burnout among health care professionals and teachers. Research is needed to fill the gap on whether mindfulness is effective for treating burnout in occupational therapy practitioners.

SUBMITTER: Luken M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4776732 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Systematic Review of Mindfulness Practice for Reducing Job Burnout.

Luken Michelle M Sammons Amanda A

The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association 20160301 2

<h4>Objective</h4>A systematic search and critical appraisal of interdisciplinary literature was conducted to evaluate the evidence for practicing mindfulness to treat job burnout and to explore implications for occupational therapy practitioners.<h4>Method</h4>Eight articles met inclusion criteria. Each study was assessed for quality using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. We used the U.S. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research guidelines to determine strength of evidence.<h4>Resul ...[more]

PMID: 26943107

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Systematic Review of Mindfulness Practice for Reducing Job Burnout.

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Systematic Review of Mindfulness Practice for Reducing Job Burnout.

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