Using a Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Support the Resiliency of In-Patient Pediatric Respiratory Therapists.

Background: Respiratory therapists (RTs) are care providers in highly stressful work environments with limited time and resources for self-care. Mindfulness-based interventions teach non-reactive awareness to the present situation or the ability to respond versus react in the moment, to shift away from a physical and emotional stress response.

Methods: Mindfulness-based group learning was offered during 2 regularly scheduled RT staff meetings for ∼30 min each session.