Spiritual possession is a relatively common phenomenon across many cultures, including in Nepal, where illness is often attributed to possession and people seek treatment from traditional healers. These healers typically lack medical training, which may lead to serious illnesses being inadequately managed. Nevertheless, the authors suggest that traditional healers might have a role in patient care.
Undergraduate nursing students in Nepal who practiced mindfulness meditation for six weeks reported that it helped them manage stress in daily life and during exams, increased present-moment awareness and positivity, fostered self-realization and inner peace, and strengthened their sense of a future role advocating mindfulness. The findings are based on focus group discussions with 36 students from Chitwan Medical College. The study suggests mindfulness meditation is an effective strategy for stress management and personal development among nursing students.
Spiritual possession is a common phenomenon worldwide, and in Nepal it is frequently cited as a cause of illness, leading people to seek treatment from traditional healers rather than medical professionals. Traditional healers often lack medical training, which may result in serious illnesses not being properly managed. However, they may still have a role in patient care.