Adherence of healthcare professionals to a mindfulness program

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https://doi.org/10.5902/2179769290728

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Attention, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Awareness, Thinking

Abstract

Objectives: to examine adherence to an eight-week online mindfulness program among healthcare professionals. Method: the study included 44 participants who completed a mindfulness workshop, a questionnaire, and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14). Results: a significant difference was found in the MAAS item “I tend not to notice feelings of physical tension...” (p < 0.038) among non-adherent participants. For the PSS-14, adherent participants showed improvement in the item “How often have you thought about tasks you need to complete?” (p < 0.023). Conclusion: the intervention positively influenced attention and awareness in adherent participants. Non-adherence may have limited benefits, with one significant change observed. These findings highlight the importance of session attendance and suggest the influence of external variables, such as workload and the number of sessions. Future studies should further explore how these factors affect engagement and outcomes to enhance program effectiveness in real-world settings.

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Silmara Rodrigues Machado, Hospital Sírio-Libanês

Nutricionista, mestre, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, São Paulo - Brasil

Paula Caparroz Lucio, Hospital Sírio-Libanês

Biomédica, mestre, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, São Paulo - Brasil

Plinio Cutait, Hospital Sírio-Libanês

Mestre de Reiki, especialista, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, São Paulo - Brasil

Paulo Vicente Bloise, Universidade Federal de São Paulo

Médico, mestre, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo - Brasil

Gustavo Silva Giovannetti, Federal University of São Paulo

Médico, especialista, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo - Brasil

Marlise de Oliveira Pimentel Lima, University of São Paulo

Enfermeira, doutora, Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo - Brasil

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2025-10-27

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Machado, S. R., Lucio, P. C., Cutait, P., Bloise, P. V., Giovannetti, G. S., & Lima, M. de O. P. (2025). Adherence of healthcare professionals to a mindfulness program. Revista De Enfermagem Da UFSM, 15, e19. https://doi.org/10.5902/2179769290728

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Vol. 15 (2025): Artigos do volume 15

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