Nurses' experiences, expectations, and preferences for mind-body practices to reduce stress

Table 3 Expected physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and social benefits of meditation training for nurses (more than one response allowed)

Physical benefits	% of respondents expecting GREAT benefit
More resilience in the face of physical challenges	42
Sleep better	42
Overall better physical health	41
Energy or vitality better (less fatigue)	37
Strong immunity	36
Pain less/comfort greater	33
Blood pressure lower	29
Weight better	21
Emotional benefits
More serenity/calmness	54
Less anxiety or worry	53
Better mood	51
More happiness or cheerfulness	46
Less burned out, discouraged, or cynical	46
More emotional resilience	46
More confidence or courage	44
More accepting	43
Mental benefits
More mindful - being more present in each moment	48
Overall better mental health	44
Better intuition	40
Greater clarity	39
Better focus or concentration	39
More creative	37
Less judgmental	37
Greater discernment	35
Less distractible	31
Better memory	26
Faster thinking	26
Spiritual benefits
Greater spiritual well-being	56
More inner peace	54
Greater connection with God or Higher Power	53
More compassionate or loving	50
More forgiving	48
Greater coherence (sense that life is comprehensible and meaningful)	46
More wisdom	44
Greater appreciation for nature	42
Social benefits
Greater kindness	44
Better listener	41
More effective in my professional work	40
More empathetic	39
Better relationship with my patients	37
Better family relationships	36
More generous	35
Better relationships with my team	32
Stronger friendships	31
Better communication with others	31
Stronger social support	28
More social connections	27
Better relationship with my supervisor	27
Better able to ask for and receive help from others	25

NOTE: The question was " how much benefit do you EXPECT that training in meditation would have for you personally?" Responses included None, A little, Moderate, or Great benefit. For simplicity, this table lists the percentage of respondents for each item who reported Great benefit.

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