Table 4 Findings related to feasibility as categorized by Bowen et al.a (Bowen et al. 2009)
From: Mindfulness training for community-based psychotherapists: a feasibility study
Dimension of feasibility | Findings from present study |
|---|---|
Acceptability to individual recipients | ● Post-training interviews indicated that training was acceptable to all who participated |
Demand for training | ● Almost 40% of clinic therapists attended training voluntarily ● Attendance was consistent at both training and support group |
Implementation as planned | ● Training was carried out in time frame as planned ● Ongoing support group was added and was continuing at 1 year post-training |
Practicality of training delivery | ● Training was given support from leadership and space ● Content was valuable enough to therapists that attendance was regular ● Presence of trainers within the organization was essential |
Adaptation of training contents to new situation | ● During training, feedback loops were established so that it could be modified to meet participant needs and perspectives ● Support group was created to provide ongoing guidance and encouragement |
Integration into existing infrastructure | ● Post-training survey indicated an increase in integrating meditation into therapists’ personal practice and sessions with clients ● Biweekly post-training support group provided regular and visible evidence of integration of mindfulness practice |