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.
A virtual mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program improved several quality-of-life domains in people with endometriosis, though it did not change pain scores or medication use. Among 15 participants recruited from a Canadian outpatient clinic, 10 completed the 8-week virtual program. Scores on the Endometriosis Health Profile showed statistically significant improvements in control and powerlessness, emotional well-being, social support, and self-image. In a focus group, participants attributed benefits to a sense of community, education about their condition, and applying mindfulness tools when approaching pain. The virtual format was effective and preferred over in-person sessions.