Latent profile analysis of mindful self-care and its relationship with professional grief among intensive care unit nurses

Introduction

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses are particularly at a high risk of professional grief. Mindful self-care practices were confirmed to improve nurses' mental health status. However, the current studies focusing on mindful self-care among ICU nurses are limited, and the relationship between mindful self-care and professional grief has not been confirmed. This study aims to examine the characteristics and influencing factors of different mindful self-care latent profiles among ICU nurses and investigate the relationship between mindful self-care and professional grief.