Kaufman Sophie R, Damiao John, Paljevic Esma D, Lazaros Amendola Christine, Camenisch Colleen, Westphal Maren
Center for Strategic Initiatives and Grants, College of Health Professions, Pace University, Pleasantville, New York, USA.
Occupational Therapy Department, College of Health Professions, Pace University, Pleasantville, New York, USA.
J Am Coll Health. 2025 Jun 25:1-8. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2025.2516604.
The purpose of the study was to examine whether participation in a hybrid mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) is associated with lower level of perceived stress, and higher levels of self-compassion and well-being. Participants were 73 students (Physician Assistant, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy) and faculty/staff in a Northeastern university. This study employed a quantitative pretest, post-test design in which MBI outcomes were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale, the short Self-Compassion Scale, and the Well-Being Index through a Wilcoxon test. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis reveal a statistically significant improvement in scores ( = 3.254, = .001); non-statistically significant improvements in ( = .909, = .364); and a statistically significant improvement in scores for faculty/staff ( = 1.841, = .066). This pilot study highlights the potential of a hybrid MBI to help health professions students and faculty/staff improve self-compassion and well-being.
