Mindfulness
May 1, 2026
Randi Karkov Knudsen, Connie Timmermann, Jette Ammentorp et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based interventions effectively improve mental health among healthcare professionals and foster compassionate care. However, the process of implementing mindfulness and ensuring long-term sustainability within hospital departments remains underexplored. Thus, this study aimed to identify and explore the mental models of healthcare professionals and managers that...
Pilot and Feasibility Studies
June 21, 2025
Sine Skovbjerg, Michelle Kolls, Anette Kjærbye-Thygesen et al.
Supporting prenatal mental health in women with a preconception history of mental disorders or psychosocial vulnerability is important for a positive transition to parenthood. There is a need for more evidence-based and non-pharmacological mental health interventions in antenatal care. The primary objective of this trial was to evaluate the feasibility of prenatal MBSR, which is an adaption of...
PLOS mental health
2025
Luna Berg Pedersen, Nanna Bjerg Ramsdal, Lone Overby Fjorback et al.
Mental disorders are commonly encountered in pregnancy complications, and women with a preconception history of mental disorders or other psychosocial vulnerabilities are at increased risk. Mental disorders, such as depression, can persist postnatal and adversely affect mother-infant bonding and infant development. Consequently, it is important to address prenatal mental health. The aim of this...
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
October 14, 2023
Sine Skovbjerg, A Sumbundu, Michelle Kolls et al.
11 citations
Stress and mental disorders in pregnancy can adversely affect the developing fetus. Women with a preconception history of mental disorders or of psychosocial vulnerabilities are at increased risk of experiencing perinatal stress or mental health problems. Mindfulness-Based-Stress-Reduction (MBSR) is an acceptable intervention for pregnant women and has a growing evidence-base with meta-analyses...
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
October 1, 2023
Randi Karkov Knudsen, J. Ammentorp, M. H. Storkholm et al.
BACKGROUND and purpose: Quantitative studies show that mindfulness-based interventions can reduce stress and burnout in healthcare professionals. Few qualitative studies have explored healthcare professionals' experiences with mindfulness training. The aim of the study was to explore healthcare professionals' experiences of how attending a course in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction influenced...