Document Type
Brief Report
Abstract
We present herein our preliminary evidence from a pilot study of the feasibility of implementing Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT) in a pediatric health care institution. MBAT has been implemented primarily in military settings, representing another high-stress work environment. Furthermore, MBAT has had favorable evaluations from being implemented with medical students. Mindfulness-based interventions have received increasing attention in health care environments. This interest from health care institutions and the focus on developing attention-based resources through MBAT created a use case for implementing MBAT. We had 5 health care workers with a variety of job roles in our institution complete a train-the-trainer course to become certified in delivering a 4-week MBAT course. From May 2025 through May 2026, we conducted 4 MBAT courses with a total of 48 participants. Evaluation results indicated strong satisfaction with MBAT and high relevance of it to job roles, and participants found it useful both professionally and personally. A key finding in MBAT research that has contributed to the positive outcomes associated with MBAT is whether participants consistently practiced MBAT. Although participants stated that consistent practice was a primary challenge, they reported completing it on average more than 3 days a week. Participants also reported strong positive feelings about the impact MBAT had on their lives. We are encouraged by these results from our pilot study. We are working to expand the MBAT program and develop mechanisms to better support participants’ ability to consistently practice what they learn.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.52519/ACEQI.26.2.2.a16
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Recommended Citation
Ayres TB, Sonnevile S, Myers A. Feasibility and Pilot Study of Implementing Mindfulness-Based Attention Training in a Pediatric Health Care Setting. Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement. 2026; 2(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.52519/ACEQI.26.2.2.a16.
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