Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in reducing burnout among mental health nurses: A Rapid Review(University of Wollongong, 2024) Almuqayti, Rana; Lapkin, SamExecutive Summary Background: Burnout negatively affects nurses and patients, as well as work quality. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) can reduce stress and burnout levels among healthcare professionals, but studies are limited concerning mental health nurses. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of MBSR in reducing burnout among mental health nurses. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted using PubMed, PMC, and JBI. Methodological quality of included studies was assessed using AMSTAR. Main findings: Ten systematic reviews met the inclusion criteria. MBSR reduced stress and burnout levels and improved nurses’ wellbeing. Conclusion: High quality studies that focus on mental health nurses are needed to corroborate the evidence.27 0Item Restricted Mindfulness as a Culturally Sensitive Moderator Between Stress and Anxiety in Saudi Female International Students(University of Cincinnati, 2024) Aldosari, Hend Abdullah; Brubaker, MichaelInternational students studying in the U.S. are becoming increasingly more common as students take advantage of new and existing educational opportunities. One of the larger populations of international students in the U.S. are Saudi students. While students face a number of stressors and anxieties related to schooling, Saudi international students face additional stressors related to adapting and acclimating to the new cultural environment. This is especially exacerbated in Saudi women, as they face discrimination based on the way they dress and have additional burdens such as family and childcare. However, culturally sensitive counseling approaches which address this unique population have yet to be fully investigated or developed. Mindfulness is a technique which involves quieting one’s mind and body and reflecting on one’s situation and circumstances without self-judgment. This approach has been used extensively as a technique to reduce and moderate the relationship between stress and anxiety generally and has been found to be effective in international students as well. Furthermore, mindfulness intersects directly with the principles of Islam through its focus on self-reflection and calming one’s mind, making it a culturally sensitive approach for Muslim clients, such as Saudi women. However, the moderating effects of mindfulness on stress and anxiety in Saudi female international students has yet to be investigated. The goal of this dissertation is to review what is known on the effects of mindfulness on stress and anxiety in international students and to investigate the moderating effects of mindfulness on stress and anxiety in Saudi female students in the U.S.19 0Item Restricted Exploring the role of mindfulness and meditation interventions to improve quality of life for patients with end-stage kidney disease: A scoping review(Saudi Digital Library, 2024-07) Alsehaimi, Manal; Noble, Helen; Wilson, AnnaTitle: Exploring the role of mindfulness and meditation interventions to improve quality of life for patients with end-stage kidney disease: A scoping review Background: End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) represents the final stage of chronic kidney disease, where the irreversible loss of kidney function necessitates renal replacement therapy (RRT) or kidney transplantation for survival. Despite the life-saving benefits of RRT, patients with ESKD experience a range of physical and psychological symptoms, such as fatigue, depression, and anxiety, which substantially reduce their quality of life. Mindfulness and meditation interventions offer promising non-pharmacological strategies to improve the quality of life for patients with ESKD. However, comprehensive evidence on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for ESKD patients is lacking. Aim: To systematically examine the available literature and identify the types of evidence, gaps, and future implications related to mindfulness and meditation interventions for enhancing the quality of life of patients with ESKD. Methodology: A scoping review was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and PRISMA-ScR guidelines to determine the existing evidence on the role of mindfulness and meditation interventions in improving the quality of life of patients with ESKD. Electronic databases PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched for sources of evidence. Google Scholar, NICE guidance, and the Cochrane Library were also searched to identify published and unpublished articles. Results: This scoping review examined 27 studies involving adult patients with ESKD, analysing their study design, countries, publication year, participant and intervention characteristics, key findings, and outcome measures. Its findings revealed that mindfulness and meditation interventions positively impacted the quality of life (n = 13), psychological well-being (n = 21), and physical well-being (n = 12) of patients with ESKD. Conclusion: This scoping review indicates that mindfulness and meditation interventions can potentially enhance the quality of life of patients with ESKD, supporting both their psychological and physical well-being. MBIs such as mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive therapy have been found to reduce depression, anxiety, and pain symptoms and improve emotional regulation and overall quality of life. However, there is a critical need for more rigorous and comprehensive research in this field. Addressing this scoping review’s identified gaps and limitations will contribute to more robust evidence that benefits this vulnerable patient population.17 0