Abstract:
These data indicate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention delivered at the worksite towards stress reduction for staff in a high stress, hospital environment. The SICU personnel care for trauma 1 and 2 level patients and patients with severe pathology recovering from major surgery, and are confronted with catastrophic events on a regular basis. Given the nature of the job, work-related stressful events in the SICU will not change, but the resiliency tools offered via the intervention may help maintain wellness and prevent the deleterious effects of stress.