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A qualitative study with healthcare staff exploring the facilitators and barriers to engaging in a self-help mindfulness-based intervention

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posted on 2023-06-21, 06:02 authored by Moitree Banerjee, Kate CavanaghKate Cavanagh, Clara StraussClara Strauss
In order to increase the cost-efficiency, availability and ease of accessing and delivering mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), clinical and research interest in mindfulness-based self-help (MBSH) interventions has increased in recent years. Several studies have shown promising results of effectiveness of MBSH. However, like all self-help interventions, drop-out rates and disengagement from MBSH is high. The current study explored the facilitators and barriers of engaging in a MBSH intervention. Semi-structured interviews with members of healthcare staff who took part in an MBSH intervention (n = 16) were conducted. A thematic analysis approach was used to derive central themes around engagement from the interviews. Analyses resulted in four overarching themes characterising facilitation and hindrance to engagement in MBSH. These are: “Attitude towards Engagement”, “Intervention Characteristics”, “Process of Change” and “Perceived Consequences”. Long practices, emerging negative thoughts and becoming self-critical were identified as the key hindrances, while need for stress reduction techniques, shorter practices and increased sense of agency over thoughts were identified as the key facilitators. Clinical and research implications are discussed.

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Journal

Mindfulness

ISSN

1868-8527

Publisher

Springer Verlag

Issue

6

Volume

8

Page range

1653-1664

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • Yes

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2017-06-23

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2017-06-23

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2017-06-23

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