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Contribution of trait mindfulness in countering acute and chronic stress in medical professionals during COVID-19 pandemic

Contribution of trait mindfulness in countering acute and chronic stress in medical professionals during COVID-19 pandemic

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Recieved: 08/30/2022

Accepted: 10/24/2022

Published: 12/30/2022

Keywords: trait mindfulness; acute and chronic stress; medical professionals; COVID-19

p.: 53–64

DOI: 10.11621/npj.2022.0406

Available online: 30.12.2022

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Irina V. Blinnikova, Matiushin Vadim V. , Gushchin, Maxim V., Michael D. Lange. Contribution of trait mindfulness in countering acute and chronic stress in medical professionals during COVID-19 pandemic. // National Psychological Journal 2022. 4. p.53–64. doi: 10.11621/npj.2022.0406

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Irina V. Blinnikova Lomonosov Moscow State University

Matiushin Vadim V. Federal State Autonomous Institution “National Medical Research Center for Children's Health” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation

Gushchin, Maxim V. Regional center of primary medical care organization, Moscow healthcare department

Michael D. Lange Lomonosov Moscow State University

Abstract

Background. In extreme conditions the quality of work tasks performed by professionals depends on their ability to control their own states. One of these control instruments is mindfulness. The pandemic has created a unique opportunity to explore the potential of mindfulness in preventing the stressful states in healthcare workers. 

Objective of this study was to identify the contribution of trait mindfulness as a self-regulating ability to the overall level and manifestations of acute and chronic stress. 

Sample. The study involved 66 employees of one of the Moscow medical centers that was converted to provide care for patients with COVID-19. 

Methods. The respondents filled in on-line questionnaires, aimed to assess the severity of acute and chronic stress manifestations (by A. Leonova), as well as the general level and facets of trait mindfulness (FFMQ). 

Results. Low and medium degree of acute and chronic stress severity in specialists working with COVID-patients was revealed. Significant negative correlations were established between indicators of acute (r = –0.423; p < 0.01) and chronic stress (r = –0,581; p < 0,01) with a composite score of trait mindfulness. Regression analysis revealed the counteracting contribution of individual components of mindfulness to the severity of acute and chronic stress. 

Conclusion. The trait mindfulness puts barriers to the acute and chronic stress. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the development of this personality trait to prevent the occurrence of negative states in medical professionals.


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Irina V. Blinnikova, Matiushin Vadim V. , Gushchin, Maxim V., Michael D. Lange. Contribution of trait mindfulness in countering acute and chronic stress in medical professionals during COVID-19 pandemic. // National Psychological Journal 2022. 4. p.53–64. doi: 10.11621/npj.2022.0406

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