Table 7 Comparative Self-Assessment-Gain of all Items^a

Changes to Attitude

14

I can see my mistakes and difficulties without judging myself for them

21

12.7

-2.3–27.7 (n.s.)

7.2

17

I can perceive my feelings without losing myself in them or suffering from them

21

13.9

-5.9–33.6 (n.s.)

9.5

15

I am patient with myself

21

14.2

2.0–26.4

5.8

7^a

I experience a mindful contact with the other team members

21

15.1

-0.1–30.2 (n.s.)

7.3

8

I take time to eat (eat mindfully)

21

16.3

3.1–29.5

6.3

10^a

Even in difficult situations I can adopt a compassionate attitude towards myself and others

21

16.7

1.7–31.6

7.2

16^a

I am patient with others

21

16.9

-2.9–36.7 (n.s.)

9.5

4

Even in stressful or strained situations, I maintain contact with a kind of inner peace within myself

21

17.5

1.5–33.4

7.6

2

I use mindfulness/self-care techniques at home in everyday life

21

18.7

1.3–36.0

8.3

13

I can value myself

20

20.8

2.8–38.9

8.6

6

When I notice feelings of physical tension and discomfort, I address them in terms of self-care

21

21.5

4.9–38.1

8.0

18

During my work I feel connected to the “here and now”

21

24.6

2.5–46.7

10.6

12

When I am stressed or tense, I can consciously relax

21

24.6

8.9–40.3

7.5

Implementation

22

I can use Tonglen to make stressful situations more bearable

21

26.2

11.6–40.8

7.0

5

I notice feelings of physical tension and discomfort early on

20

27.5

10.3–44.7

8.2

9

I have an “anchor” that grounds me and brings me into the “here and now”, e.g. between two patient conversations

21

28.6

10.9–46.3

8.5

3

I integrate mindfulness/self-care techniques into my professional everyday life on the palliative care ward

21

31.7

14.5–49.0

8.3

11

By using mindfulness techniques, I can gather strength during a working day

21

34.1

18.2–50.1

7.6

1

I am familiar with mindfulness/self-care techniques

21

34.5

12.4–56.7

10.6

Knowledge and Techniques

20

I can use Metta meditation (compassion) to experience stressful situations more bearably

21

38.5

22.6–54.4

7.6

21

I am familiar with Tonglen (give and take meditation)

20

41.3

22.9–59.6

8.8

19

I am familiar with Metta meditation (compassion)

21

49.4

30.3–68.5

9.1