An Internet-Delivered Mantram Repetition Program for Spiritual Well-Being and Mindfulness for Health Care Workers

Prior studies have shown that spiritual well-being is a protective factor in reducing psychological distress among health care workers (HCWs). An Internet-delivered Mantram Repetition Program (MRP) that teaches mantram (sacred word) repetition, slowing down, and 1-pointed attention was provided to HCWs to enhance spiritual well-being and mindfulness in order to reduce psychological distress that might interfere with quality patient care. A quasi-experimental, within-subjects, repeated measures design was utilized. Participants enrolled in six 50-min sessions of MRP delivered over 3 months and completed the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being scale (FACIT-Sp) and the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) at baseline, postintervention, and 3 months postintervention using Internet surveys. Results demonstrated significant improvements in self-reported spiritual well-being and mindfulness and over time. Nearly three fourths (72%) of HCW’s reported continued practice of all 3 program tools at follow-up. MRP may benefit HCWs seeking innovative, portable methods to improve mindfulness and well-being.