Exploring the Effectiveness of Mindfulness and Decentering Training in a Physician Assistant Curriculum
| Autor: | James D. Stoehr, Eve B Hoover, Bhupin Butaney |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Adult
Male Stress management Mindfulness 020205 medical informatics education Psychological therapy Perceived Stress Scale Personal Satisfaction 02 engineering and technology Education Young Adult 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Adaptation Psychological 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Curriculum Medical Assisting and Transcription Medical education Life satisfaction Physician Assistants Socioeconomic Factors Scale (social sciences) Female Psychology Stress Psychological |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Physician Assistant Education. 31:19-22 |
| ISSN: | 1941-9430 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/jpa.0000000000000288 |
| Popis: | Purpose Several studies have documented the effects of physician assistant (PA) training on students' perceived stress and life satisfaction. Innovative curriculum design incorporating effective stress management resources may help address this concern. Methods Mindfulness and decentering training was incorporated into a first-quarter course for PA students. It included lecture, in-class demonstrations and practice, and out-of-class activities. Mindfulness (Experiences Questionnaire; Acceptance and Action Questionnaire) and general well-being (Satisfaction with Life Scale; Perceived Stress Scale) were assessed precourse, postcourse, and during follow-up. Results Students reported a significant increase in levels of mindfulness postcourse, which remained stable at a 4-month follow-up. These findings were consistent regardless of prior mindfulness practice. More importantly, changes in the levels of mindfulness significantly predicted changes in life satisfaction and perceived stress. Conclusion Stress management resources can be incorporated into PA courses through innovative curriculum design to help students cope with the demands of PA school. |
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