Isha Kriya Improves Negative Mood in Operating Room Setting

Operating room professionals are exposed to high levels of stress and burnout. Besides affecting the individual, it can compromise patient safety and quality of care as well. Meditation practice is getting recognized for its ability to improve wellness among various populations, including healthcare providers.

Baseline stress levels of perioperative healthcare providers were measured via an online survey using a Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaire. An in-person meditation workshop was demonstrated during surgical grand rounds and an international anesthesia conference using a 15-minute guided Isha Kriya meditation. The participants were then surveyed for mood changes before and after meditation using a Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire.

One-time practice of Isha Kriya results in a reduction in mood disturbances.

Surgeons and anesthesiologists were found to have higher median Perceived Stress Scores compared to nurses. Total mood disturbances were found to be significantly reduced after meditation in both the surgical grand rounds and anesthesia conference cohorts.

Isha Kriya, a guided meditation, is easy to learn and takes less than 15 minutes to complete. This meditation technique improves mood changes and negative emotions among operating room professionals and could be used as a potential tool for improving wellness.

Publication

The effect of a one-time 15-minute guided meditation (Isha Kriya) on stress and mood disturbances among operating room professionals: a prospective interventional pilot study

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This research was conducted at the Sadhguru Center for a Conscious Planet. To learn more about the center, please click here