Somatic Psychoeducational Intervention Is Associated with Increased Oxytocin Levels, Improved Autonomic Function, and Reduced Psychological Distress Symptoms in Medical and Social Care Professionals.
Healthcare December 10, 2025 Lourdes P Dale, Audrey N Dana, Hannah Lamont et al.
Background/Objectives. Medical and social care professionals (MSCPs) are disproportionately affected by chronic occupational stress, placing them at elevated risk for autonomic dysregulation, affective disorders, and burnout. Method. This preliminary study includes data obtained from two samples. The data protocols were approved by University of Florida's IRB (IRB202200233 approved 24 February...
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13243236 (opens in new tab)
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Mindfulness
Autonomic reactivity
Oxytocin
Physical stress
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