Last update:
29-Nov-2023

Mindfulness is a concept that refers to the process of attending to and experiencing the present moment with intentional attention, awareness, acceptance, and a non-judgmental attitude. Healthcare professionals face difficult situations in their workplace and experience stress and pressure. Mindfulness is a means of promoting the well-being of healthcare professionals, exerting a preventive effect on the negative psychosomatic health effects caused by occupational stress and burnout. The benefits of mindfulness for healthcare professionals include reducing levels of stress, depression and burnout. It also contributes to the cultivation of empathy and the development of resilience. Those who engage in mindfulness practices have better self-care, empowerment, focus, spirituality, awareness of self and emotions, satisfaction with self and accomplishments, emotional intelligence, and self-control. Overall, it contributes to their well-being and self-improvement by enhancing the feeling of personal fulfillment. Healthcare professionals can engage in mindfulness practices such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Enhancing the education of healthcare professionals in mindfulness and integrating mindfulness into the lives of healthcare professionals will positively impact their quality of life, clinical skills and, ultimately, patient outcomes.

Key words: Empathy, Healthcare professionals, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-improvement.