Ambulatório de mindfulness e promoção da saúde: relato de experiência

Abstract

The aim of this study was to describe the experience and the profile of users of an outpatient clinic of Mindfulness and health promotion from a public University in Brazil. The profile of the participants was obtained from the application of different psychometric scales (BDI, SUBI, MAAS and EUROQOL 5 D), as well as socio‐demographic and health information. The description of the experience of the clinic was held from the SWOT technique. In this sample, the profile found was predominantly female, with health insurance and medical care. Despite the problems reported, the subjective perception of quality of life was above average. Belong to a public University, rely on multidisciplinary team and facilitators of different configurations in mindfulness, plus easily accessible location are strengths of this clinic, as well as the high prevalence of anxiety and depression, which can enhance the expansion of this activity.