Effects of low-dose mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR-ld) on working adults

Effects of low-dose mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR-ld) on working adults, Health Education and Behavior,  2009 Jun;36(3):601-14 Klatt MD, Buckworth J, Malarkey WB Abstract: Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has produced behavioral, psychological, and physiological benefits, but these programs typically require a substantial time commitment from the participants. This study assessed the effects of a shortened (low-dose [...]

Quality nursing care in the words of nurses

Quality nursing care in the words of nurses, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2010, Volume 66 Issue 8, Pages 1689 - 1697 Linda Maas Burhans, Martha Raile Alligood Abstract: Aim. This paper is a report of a study of the meaning of quality nursing care for practising nurses. Background. Healthcare quality continues to be a subject of intense criticism and debate. Although quality [...]

Gardening & Depression – Therapeutic horticulture in clinical depression

Therapeutic horticulture in clinical depression: a prospective study of active components, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2010 Marianne Thorsen Gonzalez, Terry Hartig, Grete Grindal Patil, Egil W. Martinsen, Marit Kirkevold Abstract: Aim. This paper is a report of a study conducted to assess change in depression severity, perceived attentional capacity and rumination (brooding) in individuals with clinical [...]