Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
November 1, 2023
Susan Musto, April Hazard Vallerand
21 citations
A review of 29 studies found that yoga nidra, a guided meditation that does not require physical poses, is effective for conditions such as stress and mental health. The studies included 12 randomized controlled trials, 13 quasi-experimental studies, 3 mixed-methods studies, and 1 qualitative study. Outcomes were grouped into themes: stress, mood, well-being, psychologic dysfunction, biomarkers, sleep, and miscellaneous. However, clinical heterogeneity in sample populations and intervention session lengths, frequencies, and durations made it difficult to draw firm conclusions. More studies with larger samples and stronger designs are needed. Yoga nidra shows potential as a noninvasive, nonpharmacologic treatment or adjunct for mental health and other conditions.
Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
July 1, 2025
Shaimaa Mohamed Amin, Heba Emad El-Gazar, Mohamed Ali Zoromba et al.
15 citations
A randomized controlled trial with 120 menopausal women in Egypt found that seven sessions of a mindfulness-based intervention significantly improved menopause-specific quality of life across vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual domains, with large effect sizes. The intervention also substantially reduced anxiety, stress, and depression, and increased mindfulness, compared to a control group receiving general health education. These results suggest mindfulness-based programs can effectively alleviate menopausal symptoms and enhance psychological well-being.
Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
March 1, 2024
Mestiana Karo, Lindawati Simorangkir, Ita Daryanti Saragih et al.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials found that mindfulness-based interventions reduce stress and depression in nurses. The pooled analysis showed a moderate effect on stress (standardized mean difference -0.50) and a smaller effect on depression (standardized mean difference -0.42). The evidence suggests these interventions are beneficial, though the authors note the need for more rigorous research with larger samples. The findings support including mindfulness programs in professional development plans to support nurses' mental health.
Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
July 1, 2026
Ebru Solmaz, Aslı Sis Çelik
An 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program improved quality of life, life satisfaction, and mental well-being, and reduced sleep disturbances in menopausal women. In a randomized controlled trial at a primary healthcare center in Türkiye, 84 menopausal women were assigned to MBSR (n=43) or a no-intervention control (n=41). The intervention group showed significant improvements on the Utian Quality of Life Scale, Riverside Life Satisfaction Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale compared with controls. Within the MBSR group all outcomes improved significantly, while the control group showed no significant changes. MBSR may offer a beneficial non-pharmacological approach for managing menopausal symptoms.
Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
January 1, 2026
Hossam Alhawatmeh, Luay Abusaif, Maryam Alharrasi et al.
An eight-week mindfulness meditation program reduced perceived stress, somatic symptoms, and the inflammatory biomarkers interleukin-6 and leptin in nurses, compared to a non-meditation group. Trait mindfulness increased, while tumor necrosis factor-α levels did not change. The findings suggest mindfulness meditation can improve both psychological and physical well-being in high-stress healthcare environments.