Intent, design, sampling process, summary of findings
needs to summarize all the articles submitted following the rubric provided. A paragraph per source. First paragraph explains how the initial search was conducted . The requirement was to search in Cochrane for any Meta analyses or systematic reviews, using the words mindfulness, nurse or nursing and covid-19 0 were found, next step I searched in CINAHL complete and MEDLINE complete databases combined a, the result was 99 sources there were no systematic reviews or meta analyses. Im sure you can assist with how other sources were not selected. The other requirement is a diagram listing the sources on a table on a separate paper as shown on the document downloaded.
Things to consider for part 2—for each article/study —intent, design, sampling process, summary of findings, etc
Patterson (2016) conducted a mixed-method design study exploring the use of emotional freedom technique (EFT) for decreasing anxiety and stress in nursing students. The researcher recruited participants from the 250 associate degree nursing students enrolled in a program in southeastern United States, excluding those currently being treated for anxiety and those who were already regular users of EFT. The convenience sample of 37 participants began the pilot study with an introductory session and then four follow-up sessions scheduled a week apart. All were group sessions except for the third follow-up session which had the students practice independently and complete the surveys remotely. The researcher developed the qualitative tool for the study which was used in addition to the Perceived Stress Scale and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. In addition to participant demographic data collected during recruitment, participants completed both quantitative instruments at baseline and weekly via SurveyMonkey. The participants provided qualitative data on a short questionnaire after the final practice session. The researcher utilized SPSS for data analysis. Patterson concluded that the nursing students’ anxiety was reduced at the end of the study per the PSS and the STAI, reduced by 23.8% and 34.2%, respectively. The study’s qualitative results on the six-item self-report questionnaire also reflect a reduction in anxiety and stress. Additionally, 51% of participants also reported a reduction in somatic symptoms. About a third of the participants reported EFT might have impacted their mood, 56% reported feeling less stress and anxiety after using the technique for four weeks, and 43% reported they were better able to cope after the four weeks.
These things may be considered for part 3…
Strengths: statistically significant results, use of 2 recognized and validated tools
Limitations: convenience sample, sample mainly women (only 4 men), qualitative tool was created by the researcher (not validated)
| Author(s)
Pub Date |
Intent, Type of Study, Design Details, Methods | Sample Selection, Size, Characteristics | Pertinent Findings | Strengths and Limitations |
| Chan et al. (2021)
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Aimed to assess of COVID-19 on nurses undertaking part time studied. It was online cross-sectional survey. Several questionnaires were used to collect information. | 124 nurses took part. 29% had depression and 61.3% had anxiety. | GAD was associated with low resilience scores and exhaustion. PHQ-2 was significantly associated with ‘anxiety about infection. | Strength: findings consistent with previous studies.
Limitations: limited generalizability |
| Cunningham, T., & Çayir, E. (2021)
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To evaluate the effectiveness of a daylong resilience retreat. Participants attended 10 sessions of daylong resilience retreats. | 106 healthcare professionals participated.
RNs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and other health professionals. |
The intervention showed reduction in anxiety and improved intentions in mindfulness practices. |
Large study samples. Survey developed had not previously been validated. |
| Monroe et al. (2021)
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Effectiveness of the project7 Mindfulness Pledge. A cross-sectional comparison of units. | Both Healthcare professionals and nurses | a significantly higher mean score on job enjoyment. | Large number
This study did a cross-sectional comparison of units in terms of job satisfaction and teamwork, which is a limitation. |
| Nourian et al. (2021) | To identify the impact of MBSR program on sleep for nurses practicing in the COVID-19 care units. It was a randomized controlled study. | All nurses in the unit participated. They were randomly divided into control and intervention groups. | The main difference between the two groups was related to sleep latency and subjective sleep quality.
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Random sampling eliminated bias.
It was a single setting study, hence limited generalizability. |
| Ibrahim et al. (2022)
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To test the effect of mindfulness breathing medication on psychological wellbeing among nurses attending to COVID-19 patients. It was a randomized controlled study. | 50 nurses were randomly enrolled to the study. | The post intervention group showed positive results related to on psychological wellbeing. | Random sampling reduced chances of bias.
Reduced study generalizability. |
| Tolouian et al. (2022)
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Effectiveness of mindfulness program on nursing student engagement on a discussion board. Students attended an 8-week mindfulness program. | 124 student nurses participated. Majority of these were women (83.9%), aged 19-50 years, single (78.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (84.7%). | Discussion board engagement increased from n = 1,001 before intervention to n = 4,191 in 10 weeks of the program implementation. | Long period of learning improved student’s skills. Limitation is small number of participants. |
| Timko Olson et al. (2020) | To understand mindfulness in the context of SY and psychological wellbeing. A rapid review of the literature examined six studies, published between 2010 and 2020. | The reviewed studies included between 21 to 360 participants with a mean age of 20-55. | Findings indicated a positive correlation between nature, mindfulness, and psychological wellbeing. | The study used valid statistical methods of analysis.
Small number of articles were reviewed. |
| Vitale E. (2021). | Explore the differences in mindfulness level and emotional regulation skills based on the individuals’ sex and years of work experience. An online questionnaire was administered to participants. Descriptive correlational study was used. | About 200 nurses were enrolled in the study, with more males than females. | There were no significant differences registered in the MAAS scores based on years of experience and based on the EQR subscales. | Descriptive correlational study was used.
It was a single site study limiting study generalizability. n |