Wellbeing Training Based on Contemplative Practices in a Sample of Intensive Care and Homecare Professionals: A Pilot and Feasibility Non-Randomized Clinical Trial

Ausiàs Cebolla, Laura Galiana (), Jaime Navarrete, David Alvear, Elena Garrote, Noemí Sansó, José V. Carmona, Mar Juan and María L. Blasco
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Ausiàs Cebolla: Department of Personality, Evaluation, and Psychological Treatments, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Laura Galiana: Department of Methodology for the Behavioral Sciences, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Jaime Navarrete: Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain
David Alvear: Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of the Basque Country-UPV/EHU, 48940 San Sebastian, Spain
Elena Garrote: Department of Personality, Evaluation, and Psychological Treatments, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Noemí Sansó: Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of the Balearic Islands, 07122 Palma, Spain
José V. Carmona: Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Mar Juan: Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
María L. Blasco: Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 20, 1-15

Abstract: Background: Intensive care unit (ICU) and homecare unit professionals are susceptible to higher levels of stress and burnout than other healthcare professionals, which has an impact on their well-being, and in turn on their patients. In terms of data, there is not much research about the effects of psychological interventions on ICU and homecare professionals. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Wellbeing Training based on Contemplative Practices (WTCP) for the increase of psychological functioning in a sample of ICU and homecare professionals. Methods: A pilot and feasibility non-randomized clinical trial was conducted. Participants in the WTCP group ( n = 19) attended an at-work 8-session/2 h group WTCP program aimed at directly training four basic skills: (a) sustained positive emotions, (b) recovery from negative emotions, (c) pro-social behavior and generosity, and (d) mind wandering, mindfulness, and “affective stickiness”. Nineteen professionals were allocated in the control group. Results: Results indicated that WTCP had a positive impact on self-compassion, personal accomplishment (burnout), and frequency of negative emotions. Moreover, a thematic analysis of participant interviews ( n = 14) was conducted. Conclusions: These preliminary results are promising, though future research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of WTCP using randomized controlled trial methodologies.

Keywords: contemplative positive psychology; meditation; compassion; intensive care professionals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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