The Theoretical Framework & Applications of Mindfulness-Based Techniques in Nursing Care

It is well accepted that physical illness causes considerable stress and that stress is both a physical and emotional experience. Stress causes suffering and the alleviation of suffering is fundamental to effective nursing practice. This paper reviews the theories surrounding mindfulness-based stress reduction practices and explores the use of simple, accessible methods of incorporating stress reduction techniques nursing care. With the growing interest in mindfulness itself within Western society in general and Western medicine in particular, and the availability of mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques, it is time to explore how these techniques could be effectively applied to the care of our patients within nursing practice.Bachelor of Scienc