Palliative care providers' experiences of mindfulness and resilience: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.
Complementary therapies in clinical practice July 21, 2025 Wei-Ting Lai, Li-Yu Yang, Hsun-Kuei Ko et al. 1 citation
Palliative care providers who sustain a regular mindfulness practice after completing a mindfulness-based stress reduction program report that mindfulness fosters resilience by integrating emotional, mental, and existential dimensions. Through interviews with fifteen providers in Taiwan, three themes emerged: discovering inner resilience through mindfulness, living mindfully as a way of life, and staying resilient in challenging environments. Mindfulness served as both an internal regulatory mechanism and a stabilizing force against external uncertainties, helping providers adapt to high-stress settings. The findings suggest that mindfulness is a long-term resilience-building practice that extends beyond short-term stress relief, informing policies on healthcare provider well-being.