Abstract
A mixed-method research study (RCT and qualitative) was conducted to evaluate the impact of Transcendental Meditation (TM®) on clinical nurses’ well-being, and explore the relationship between nurses’ well-being, conscious awareness, and authentic presence. Findings demonstrate the value of TM on development of self-care and authentic presence for self and others.
Detailed abstract attached.
Sigma Membership
Delta Delta
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Approach
Mixed/Multi Method Research
Keywords:
Transcendental Meditation, Well-being, Authentic Presence, Self-care
Recommended Citation
Bonamer, Jennifer I.; Aquino-Russell, Catherine Elma; Hartranft, Sue; Johnson, Ayesha R.; and Ruff, Amy A., "Transcendental Meditation® Improves Clinical Nurses’ Well-Being, Conscious Awareness, and Authentic Presence" (2025). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 45.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2023/presentations_2023/45
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Conference Year
2023
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Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-10-16
Transcendental Meditation® Improves Clinical Nurses’ Well-Being, Conscious Awareness, and Authentic Presence
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
A mixed-method research study (RCT and qualitative) was conducted to evaluate the impact of Transcendental Meditation (TM®) on clinical nurses’ well-being, and explore the relationship between nurses’ well-being, conscious awareness, and authentic presence. Findings demonstrate the value of TM on development of self-care and authentic presence for self and others.
Detailed abstract attached.