Journal article
Introducing Mindful Pause Practice in Sonography Education: A Strategy to Improve Classroom Presence
Journal of diagnostic medical sonography, Vol.36(4), pp.336-343
07/2020
DOI: 10.1177/8756479320914854
Abstract
Objective:
The practice of mindfulness has many reported benefits. The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to investigate the effect of a three-minute, instructor-led Mindful Pause Practice (MPP) in the sonography classroom over a two-semester period.
Methods:
Participants were students enrolled in programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs from four universities. Instructors provided MPP, and then students completed the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale.
Results:
A statistically significant increase in mindfulness as was seen from pre- to poststudy (3.3 vs. 3.9, P < .001). The majority of students described the MPP as a positive experience (>70%) and reported improved classroom attention and awareness (>78%). Qualitative themes of stress reduction/relaxation, improved focus/attention, and self-care were noted each semester. Self-directed MPP outside the classroom was low but did improve over time.
Conclusion:
The addition of a short MPP to sonography classes has positive benefits and improves student mindfulness. These findings support current literature on classroom mindfulness and add information specific to sonography education.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Introducing Mindful Pause Practice in Sonography Education: A Strategy to Improve Classroom Presence
- Creators
- Kim Michael - University of Nebraska Medical CenterSharlette Anderson - University of MissouriJennifer Bagley - University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterStephanie Ellingson - University of IowaHarlan Sayles - University of Nebraska Medical CenterRobin White - University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterTanya Custer - University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of diagnostic medical sonography, Vol.36(4), pp.336-343
- DOI
- 10.1177/8756479320914854
- ISSN
- 8756-4793
- eISSN
- 1552-5430
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/2020
- Academic Unit
- Radiology
- Record Identifier
- 9984697724602771
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