Contribution of trait mindfulness in countering acute and chronic stress in medical professionals during COVID-19 pandemic
| Autor: | Irina V. Blinnikova, Vadim V. Matiushin, Maxim V. Gushchin, Michael D. Lange |
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| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | National Psychological Journal. 48:53-64 |
| ISSN: | 2309-9828 2079-6617 |
| DOI: | 10.11621/npj.2022.0406 |
| Popis: | Background. In extreme conditions the quality of work tasks performed by professionals depends on their ability to control their own states. One of these control instruments is mindfulness. Ye pandemic has created a unique opportunity to explore the potential of mindfulness in preventing the stressful states in healthcare workers. Objective of this study was to identify the contribution of trait mindfulness as a self-regulating ability to the overall level and manifestations of acute and chronic stress. Sample. Ye study involved 66 employees of one of the Moscow medical centers that was converted to provide care for patients with COVID-19. Methods. Ye respondents Zlled in on-line questionnaires, aimed to assess the severity of acute and chronic stress manifestations (by A. Leonova), as well as the general level and facets of trait mindfulness (FFMQ). Results. Low and medium degree of acute and chronic stress severity in specialists working with COVID-patients was revealed. SigniZcant negative correlations were established between indicators of acute (r = –0.423; p < 0.01) and chronic stress (r = –0,581; p < 0,01) with a composite score of trait mindfulness. Regression analysis revealed the counteracting contribution of individual components of mindfulness to the severity of acute and chronic stress. Conclusion. Ye trait mindfulness puts barriers to the acute and chronic stress. Yerefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the development of this personality trait to prevent the occurrence of negative states in medical professionals. |
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