A brief virtual group therapy called 'mindful adaptive practice in pregnancy' (MAPP), delivered in five 2-hour sessions over four weeks, was tested against treatment as usual in a pilot randomized controlled trial with 69 pregnant persons experiencing elevated anxiety. Over 80% of participants in the MAPP group attended three or more sessions, and preliminary results indicate a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms for MAPP recipients compared to those receiving only treatment as usual. The authors suggest MAPP may be a feasible and acceptable intervention for anxiety during pregnancy, pending confirmation in a larger trial.
A 12-week modified mindfulness curriculum tailored for busy surgical residents, involving weekly 30-minute group sessions and daily 15-minute home practice, reduced anxiety and increased surgical confidence among obstetrics and gynecology residents. Out of 61 eligible residents, 12 enrolled and 8 completed the course. Validated survey tools showed a statistically significant decrease in anxiety and increase in surgical confidence, but no change in burnout or surgical performance evaluations. Participants reported using mindfulness techniques in the operating room and at 3 months post-intervention. Time was the main barrier to participation, and residents felt the program should support ongoing mindfulness training to promote a positive culture shift.