In this podcast, Erin Quinlan and Jennifer Schlebusch share their knowledge on mindfulness, and how it can be utilized as a stress reduction tool for nurses and their patients. They review different methods of mindfulness, including Reiki, and how to incorporate these tools into the hospital setting.

Following this podcast, learners will be able to:
1:36 Define Mindfulness
2:12 List the types of mindfulness
12:55 Perform a breathing technique for stress reduction
14:43 Define Reiki and explain how it is used at the bedside

Publication date: September 15, 2022

Articles Referenced:
• Zaccaro A, Piarulli A, Laurino M, et al. How Breath-Control Can Change Your Life: A Systematic Review on Psycho-Physiological Correlates of Slow Breathing. Front Hum Neurosci. 2018;12:353. 7:15)
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• Bat N. The effects of reiki on heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and stress levels: A pilot randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled study. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2021;43:101328. (20:51)

Additional References:
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• Kabat-Zinn, J. Full Catastrophe Living. Bantam Books; 2013.
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• Lipinski K, Van De Velde J. Reiki, Nursing, and Health Care. Nurs Clin North Am. 2020;55(4):505-519.
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Citation: Quinlan E, Schlebusch J, DeGrazia M, Steadman J. Utilizing Mindfulness as a Stress Reduction Tool. 9/2022. Online Podcast. OPENPediatrics. https://youtu.be/D4mCptzkDcw.

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