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| Id | 685 | |
| Author | Funaro M.C., Rojiani R., Norton M.J. | |
| Title | Improving community well-being through collaborative initiatives at a medical library | |
| Reference | Funaro M.C., Rojiani R., Norton M.J.; Improving community well-being through collaborative initiatives at a medical library ;Journal of the Medical Library Association vol:107.0 issue: 3.0 page:425.0 |
Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85068970626&doi=10.5195%2fjmla.2019.486&partnerID=40&md5=1ee7307bdf44e58b13ec71c3e5a1ecf0 |
| Abstract | Background: In an increasingly digital age, the role of the library is changing to better serve its community. The authors’ library serves health care professionals who experience high levels of stress due to everyday demands of work or study, which can have negative impacts on physical and mental health. Our library is committed to serving the needs of our community by identifying opportunities to improve their well-being. Case Presentation: Librarians at the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University developed a group mindfulness program and a space for self-defined personal care to assist health care professionals in alleviating stress. Surveys were used to evaluate the mindfulness program and self-care space. Conclusions: We successfully implemented two collaborative wellness and self-care initiatives with students and other stakeholders, as demonstrated by program attendance, diverse space use, and positive survey responses for both initiatives. While these endeavors do not replace the need to challenge structural problems at the root of stress in the health care professions, this case report offers a blueprint for other medical libraries to support the well-being of their communities. © 2019, Medical Library Association. All rights reserved. |
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| Providing wellness activities such as mindfulness meditation or spaces for self-defined care can help health care professionals cope with stress. . | Reasons for attending the sessions also varied, with the most common being to reduce stress or anxiety, to improve general well-being, and to develop a more positive outlook on life. . | The authors library serves health care professionals who experience high levels of stress due to everyday demands of work or study, which can have negative impacts on physical and mental health. . | Mindfulness meditation in health care professional settings can decrease burnout and psychological stress, improve empathy, and increase well-being among nurses and primary care physicians 24-26 , as well as among nursing and medical students 27-29 . . | I have found this Mindfulness @Yale program in the Med Library to be a rewarding experience, which has taught me a lot about meditation and tools for dealing with the daily work-related stress. . | The library can offer space and staff time to create and promote self-care and wellness opportunities to help mitigate some of the stresses of being a health care student or professional. . | Our library is committed to serving the needs of our community by identifying opportunities to improve their well-being. . | Background: In an increasingly digital age, the role of the library is changing to better serve its community. . | Further, involvement of multiple groups led to more people feeling invested in participating in and promoting these initiatives. . |
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