The Impact of Mindful Self-Care Behaviors on Burnout Among Registered Nurses in NYC’s Busiest Borough Post Pandemic

Date of Award

Summer 2025

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)

Committee Chair

Crissie Jameson

Committee Member

Jesse Florang

Committee Member

Tiffany Depriter

Abstract

Research studies on mindfulness and burnout remain scarce among registered nurses (RNs). This research study conducted a predictive quantitative analysis among RNs in the critical care and medical surgical units, and emergency departments in hospitals within New York City’s (NYC’s) busiest borough. The study explored the predictability of the interrelated variables of mindful self-care behaviors including mindful relaxation, physical care, self-compassion and purpose, supportive relationships, supportive structure, and mindful awareness, as indicated on the MSCS-Brief, on burnout among RNs. The work-related version of the Burnout Assessment Tool 23 (BAT-23) provided the quantitative measurement. The research question was, “How do mindful self-care behaviors or practices predict feelings of burnout among RNs in hospitals within NYC’s busiest borough?” Research participants (N = 98) completed a survey questionnaire comprised of items to evaluate frequency of mindfulness and burnout in RNs. The survey responses were the primary data used to calculate multiple regression analyses on how mindfulness predicts perceptions of burnout for RNs. Results suggested that moderate to high levels of mindfulness namely mindful awareness, mindful relaxation, and physical care, had significant statistical predictive effects on the incidence of burnout among RNs. The remaining predictor variables had no statistical significance. The statistically significant predictors of mindfulness predicted burnout in RNs. Further exploration of mindfulness and burnout is warranted. These results, however, supported the use of the statistically significant mindfulness activities as complementary considerations for healthcare administration when promoting vital wellness programs, and when implementing policies that support the overall well-being of RNs.

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