Eastern mindfulness training to prevent injuries in nurses and nursing aides

This trial is testing a new mindfulness-based training program called Eastern Perspectives Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (EPACT) designed specifically for nurses and nursing aides. The program combines traditional Western mindfulness techniques with Eastern philosophies like self-compassion and acceptance of life's challenges. Researchers want to see if this combined approach can better prevent work injuries, reduce stress and burnout, and improve overall wellbeing compared to standard mindfulness training or no training at all.

Nurses and nursing aides suffer high rates of work-related injuries and psychological stress that affect their health and ability to care for patients. While standard mindfulness training has shown promise, researchers believe adding Eastern principles like compassion and acceptance of suffering may make the treatment more effective, especially for healthcare workers.