The effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on stress and quality of life in mothers of children with physical disabilities: A single-blind randomized controlled trial.
Journal of Affective Disorders November 1, 2026 Cengiz Taşkaya, Leyla Sezgin, Necmettin Çiftci
An 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program for mothers of children with physical disabilities significantly reduced parental stress and increased mindfulness compared with no intervention. Significant improvements were observed in the psychological and environmental domains of quality of life, but not in the physical or social domains. The findings suggest MBSR can be a supportive approach in family-centered rehabilitation for these mothers.