Published on in Vol 8 (2024)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/60670, first published .
Optimizing Compassion Training in Medical Trainees Using an Adjunct mHealth App: A Preliminary Single-Arm Feasibility and Acceptability Study

Optimizing Compassion Training in Medical Trainees Using an Adjunct mHealth App: A Preliminary Single-Arm Feasibility and Acceptability Study

Optimizing Compassion Training in Medical Trainees Using an Adjunct mHealth App: A Preliminary Single-Arm Feasibility and Acceptability Study

Jennalee S Wooldridge   1, 2, 3 , PhD ;   Emily C Soriano   4 , PhD ;   Gage Chu   1 , BS ;   Anaheed Shirazi   1, 2, 3 , MD ;   Desiree Shapiro   2 , MD ;   Marta Patterson   5 , RN ;   Hyun-Chung Kim   5 , MD ;   Matthew S Herbert   1, 2, 3 , PhD

1 Mental Health Service, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, United States

2 Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States

3 Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health (CESAMH), San Diego, CA, United States

4 Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, San Diego, CA, United States

5 University of California San Diego Center for Mindfulness, San Diego, CA, United States

Corresponding Author:

  • Matthew S Herbert, PhD
  • Mental Health Service
  • VA San Diego Healthcare System
  • 3350 La Jolla Village Dr
  • San Diego, CA, 92161
  • United States
  • Phone: 1 6194978326
  • Email: m1herbert@health.ucsd.edu