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September 10, 2026
Bhirau Wilaksono, Julia Raithmayr, Dan Petroianu et al.
Workplace stress is a growing public health concern in Singapore, yet demand for workplace mindfulness and the barriers and facilitators to its implementation remain poorly characterised. To assess perceived stress, mindfulness knowledge and practices, and the demand for and barriers and facilitators to workplace mindfulness programmes among employed adults in Singapore. A cross-sectional...
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May 17, 2026
Adam O’Neill, Kristin McGinty-Minister
Abstract Sleep is a naturally recurring process bidirectionally related to psychology, physiology, and environment. Individuals’ experiences of sleep vary widely, yet research exploring sleep experiences tends to focus on clinical populations, and when conducted in the general population, heavily relies on quantitative measures. This exploratory study represents a novel approach by exploring...
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March 17, 2026
Albin Joseph, Tony Jose
Firefighters face significant inherent risks which leads to an increase in mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. The mental health challenges have negative impacts both on their personal health and their professional performance which results in higher staff turnover rates. This research proposes an innovative conceptual framework that...
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May 25, 2025
Justin J Merrigan, Maryanna Klatt, Catherine Quatman-Yates et al.
Abstract Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) can improve stress, resiliency, and burnout in healthcare providers but physiological outcomes are unknown. Thus, this study evaluated the effects of MIM on respiration rate (RR), heart rate (HR), and heart rate variability (HRV). Nineteen healthcare providers wore chest strap electrocardiography (ECG) devices and remained still and seated while data were...