Improving Wellness and Resiliency of NNPs Through Implementation of MINDBODYSTRONG

Introduction: Healthcare providers (HCPs) dedicate themselves to providing high-quality care to others, but often do not prioritize their own self-care. Cognitive-behavioral skills building has been demonstrated to decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. The purpose of this DNP project was to implement the MINDBODYSTRONG program with Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) to improve stress, burnout, and well-being. Methods: NNPs completed seven weekly sessions, held virtually, that focused on skills to build resiliency and coping to decrease anxiety, depression, and burnout, and improve well-being. Each participant completed the Perceived Stress Scale-4 (PSS-4), Single Item Burnout Measure (Burnout), and Well-being Index (WBI) prior to and at the completion of the program. Results: Ten NNPs completed all sessions, and 100% were white females. Majority had Master's degrees, half had 20+ years of nursing experience, and NNP experience of 20 years. When comparing pre- to post-intervention, PSS-4 scores and burnout scores showed a non-significant decrease (p=.509, p=.343) and a small effect size (d=.218, d=.316). WBI scores were significant (p=.096, significance was set at p=.10) with a medium effect size (d=.588). When asked if work was hardening them emotionally, 90% said yes pre-, while only 60% said yes post-intervention. When asked if they felt overwhelmed, 70% said yes pre-, while only 20% said yes post-intervention. Conclusion: There were improvements in stress, burnout, and well-being, with an overall shift in positive outlook. The MINDBODYSTRONG program provides an evidence-based intervention to promote mental health and overall well-being and had positive effects on the NNP participants.A one-year embargo was granted for this item