Programa de Reducción de Estrés basado en Mindfulness para funcionarios de la salud: experiencia piloto en un hospital público de Santiago de Chile

Abstract

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction program (MBSR) has shown to be effective for alleviating a wide range of mental and physical symptoms. The present study assesses the applicability and effect of MBSR in a group of health care providers, consumers of medical and psychological care. Method: 12 participants with heterogeneous diagnoses and socio-demographic characteristics entered this educational and experiential program: 9 sessions (27 hours) modality. We assessed change in psychotherapy (OQ-45), quality of life (WHOQOL) and in mindfulness skills (FFMQ). Results: MBSR reduced self-reported symptoms of anxiety, depression, and somatic distress; it increased various aspects of quality of life and mindfulness skills. Discussion: The fi ndings provide evidence that MBSR may act as a benefi cial adjunct to outpatient medical and psychological management of health care providers.