Mindfulness and Shared Decision Making

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of mindfulness-based interventions on patient stress, patient-provider communication, and other measures of SDM at MDMC. There is a need to have a quantifiable measure of perceived stress and communication ability in patients. This is the first study of its kind to be conducted at MDMC. This pilot study will not only benefit the patients but also contribute to the medical community's understanding of treating the whole patient through mindfulness and shared decision making. 2.1. Study Objectives 2.1.1. Primary Objective To assess the impact of mindfulness-based interventions on inpatients and outpatients stress, patient-provider communication, and other measures of SDM at MDMC. 2.1.2. Secondary Objectives To evaluate the feasibility of such a study in the patient population.