Operating Theatre is a critical care environment where staff face high level of occupational stress such as high turnover of cases, demanding surgical team expectations, different subspecialties and unexpected cases that turn complex. Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to be an effective strategy for stress reduction and burnout experience for nurses.  

The aim of this study is to foster resilience and reduce burnout among SNEC Operating Theatre staff by promoting regular practice of mental and emotional wellness exercises with a brief guided mindfulness intervention during a rest period.