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Experiences with a universal mindfulness and wellbeing programme at a UK medical school

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Stewart-Brown, Sarah L., Cader, Mizaya, Walker, Thomas, Sabah, Janjua, Hanson, Emma and Chilton, Anne-Marie (2019) Experiences with a universal mindfulness and wellbeing programme at a UK medical school. Health Education, 118 (4). pp. 304-319. doi:10.1108/HE-10-2017-0053

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/HE-10-2017-0053

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Abstract

Evaluation of a universal, mental wellbeing and mindfulness programme in a UK graduate entry medical school

Design:

Mixed methods: measurement of mental wellbeing and mindfulness in 2 cohorts at 3 time points over 15mths; descriptive, regression and repeated measures analysis with post hoc pairwise comparisons; qualitative interviews with purposive sample of 13 students after 1yr analysed thematically; spontaneous anonymous feedback on the course.

Findings:

The course was a surprise to students, and reactions mixed. Respect for its contents grew over the first year. Most students had actively implemented a wellbeing strategy by the end of the course and an estimated quarter were practicing some mindful activity.
In the context of an overall decline in wellbeing and limited engagement with mindfulness practice, increases in mindfulness were protective against this decline in both cohorts (p<001).
A small minority of students thought the course was a waste of time. Their attitudes influenced engagement by their peers. The mindfulness and wellbeing practices of the facilitators were evident to students and influenced perceived effects.

Research Limitations:

The uncontrolled nature of this observational study and low response rates to the survey limit conclusions. Further research in other medical education settings is needed.

Practice Implications:

Results are encouraging, suggesting modest benefit in terms of changing attitudes and practices and a modest protective effect on the wellbeing of students who engaged.

Originality/value:

This is the first study of a universal wellbeing and mindfulness programme in a UK medical school. Universal programmes are rare and evaluation studies are scarce.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Statistics and Epidemiology
Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Medical colleges -- Curricula -- Great Britain, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, Well-being
Journal or Publication Title: Health Education
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
ISSN: 0965-4283
Official Date: 4 June 2019
Dates:
DateEvent
4 June 2019Published
17 May 2018Available
30 January 2018Accepted
Volume: 118
Number: 4
Page Range: pp. 304-319
DOI: 10.1108/HE-10-2017-0053
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
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