ABSTRACT
Introduction: Mindfulness is a state of conscious attention to the present moment. In essence, it is the intentional awareness and consciousness of each present moment.
Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the impact of mindfulness on nurses’ job performance, focusing on the dimensions of daily performance, adaptability, and counterproductive behavior.
Methodology: This was a descriptive correlational study. Participants were nurses with at least six months of clinical experience. The Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale was used to assess the level of mindfulness, while the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire was selected to assess job performance. Data was collected through electronic questionnaires distributed via an online platform, ensuring anonymity and confidentiality. The study also assessed the relationship of mindfulness with nurses’ age, professional experience, and position of responsibility.
Results: The sample included 320 nurses from 19 hospitals in Athens and 11 hospitals in the rest of Greece. A total of 26.56% held a position of responsibility. The mean age was 47.66 ± 8.82 years old and the mean professional experience was 22.04 ± 9.85 years. Mindfulness was positively correlated with daily performance (p < 0.01) and negatively correlated with counterproductive behavior (p < 0.01). Nurses holding a position of responsibility had higher scores in mindfulness and daily performance, and lower levels of counterproductive behavior, than those without such a position.
Conclusions: The findings highlight the value of mindfulness as a tool for assessing and improving nurses’ job performance, psychological resilience, and emotional well-being. At the same time, its integration into educational programs is recommended to strengthen the professional skills and job satisfaction of nursing staff.
Keywords: Mindfulness, Job Performance, Adaptability, Counterproductive Behavior.
