BMC NursingOctober 6, 2026Hui Yan, Yue Zhong, Qiang Ji et al.
To evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), including but not limited to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and other structured MBIs, in improving cognitive and psychological outcomes in adults with neurological disorders. We searched six databases through April 25, 2025. Eight randomized controlled trials were...
BMC NursingSeptember 21, 2026Yang Zhi, Mimi Mun Yee Tse, Huiting Huang et al.
Nursing students experience elevated levels of stress and mental health challenges, highlighting the need for accessible and scalable interventions to support their well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a messaging app-enabled compassion training program on self-compassion, mindfulness, perceived stress, and psychological well-being among nursing students. A two-arm,...
Abstract Background and Objective: Compassion is a central value in nursing, involving humanity, empathy, love, and wisdom. As nursing is closely tied to care, students’ clinical experiences shape their compassionate skills. Mindfulness improves self-awareness and may foster compassion. This study aimed to examine the effect of an in-person mindfulness program on compassion among undergraduate...
BMC NursingJune 8, 2026Poria Moradi, Alireza Abdi, Ameneh Amiri Kolehjoubi
BACKGROUND: Near-death experiences (NDEs) are rare but profound phenomena that have also been reported in children. However, most existing research has focused primarily on adults, and evidence regarding pediatric NDEs remains limited. This study explored pediatric nurses' observations and accounts of children's NDEs using a qualitative approach. METHODS: A conventional qualitative content...
BMC NursingApril 18, 2026Yanqing Yan, Qiuxian Ye, Taiping Li et al.
BACKGROUND: Internet addiction (IA) has become an increasingly prevalent behavioral health concern among university students, with previous studies reporting substantial levels of problematic internet use among nursing students, including a multicenter study in China that found a prevalence of 23.3%. Because problematic internet use may be associated with poorer quality of life (QL), QL...
BACKGROUND: Oncology nurses face long-term emotional pressures that contribute to compassion fatigue, decreased resilience, and a lack of social support. The number of interventions integrated into clinic workflows or directed by nursing management is modest. This study examined a mindfulness-based resilience intervention offered by nursing leadership. METHODS: In a single-blind, parallel-group...
Background: Socio-cognitive mindfulness is highly applicable in educational contexts and has demonstrated benefits for mindfulness, emotion regulation, and empathy; however, nursing research in this area remains limited, with most digital interventions focusing on meditation-based mindfulness. This study aimed to evaluate a mobile application-based socio-cognitive mindfulness program with...
OBJECTIVES: To assess the impact of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on nursing students and identify best practices for integration into nursing education. DESIGN: Integrative literature review guided by PRISMA standards. DATA SOURCES: PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Embase were searched for studies published between 2019 and 2024. METHODS: Studies focused on MBIs for undergraduate or...
BMC NursingNovember 6, 2025Sayedeh Farkhondeh Safavi, Hakimeh Vahedparast, Batool Amiri et al.
BACKGROUND: Informal caregivers play a crucial supportive role throughout the course of illnesses, particularly in patients with cancer. Following a cancer diagnosis, informal caregivers often experience substantial psychological, physical, and social stress, which may lead to conditions such as anxiety and sleep disturbances. Therefore, implementing interventions aimed at reducing anxiety and...
BMC NursingJuly 29, 2025Xiaolei Chen, Aiyan Du, Mei Yu et al.
Intensive care units (ICUs) are high-risk, high-stress environments that substantially increase the likelihood of nursing staff becoming second victims (SVs). However, current research on mindfulness interventions for ICU nurses facing SV effects is limited, particularly due to the lack of systematic intervention protocols tailored to the specific work scenarios of ICU staff. This study aims to...
Burnout among ICU nurses remains a global concern due to their constant exposure to high-stress, high-stakes environments. Sustained psychological strain, ethical dilemmas, and workload intensity contribute to emotional exhaustion, reduced job satisfaction, and compromised patient outcomes. This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in mitigating...
Background: Due to the occupational characteristics of clinical work, nurses often face many challenges related to physical and psychological health. Mindfulness-based interventions are psychological intervention therapies based on mindfulness, which has been proven to effectively improve burnout, resilience and sleep quality among nurses. But there is not sufficient evidence to examine the...
This qualitative, constructivist grounded theory addressed the gap in understanding how mental health nurses cultivate attentiveness through mindfulness practices. This was done by examining attentiveness as both an expression of care and a facilitator of human connectedness. Constructivist grounded theory. The study population consisted of nurses working in South African psychotherapy wards,...
BMC NursingApril 30, 2025G. Salem, Wilf Hashimi, A. El-Ashry
Nursing students encounter significant academic and psychological challenges that can impede their transition from theoretical knowledge to practical application, affecting their well-being and professional development. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Reflective Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation Training (RMERT) in improving nursing students’ self-awareness, understanding,...
BMC NursingMarch 14, 2025Lina Klysing, Ingrid Larsson, Katrin Häggström Westberg2 citations
Patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression may be treated with nasal esketamine. The treatment requires administration in a healthcare facility and monitoring by a nurse. Existing research has mainly focused on the clinical effect of nasal esketamine, while less is known about patients' experiences of treatment. A person-centred framework provides valuable insights into care and...
BMC NursingSeptember 3, 2024Hongman Li, Ying Xiong, Zengjie Ye
The health as expanding consciousness (HEC) theory posits that health and disease are interconnected components of a comprehensive process aimed at expanding consciousness. The objective of this study is to introduce the concept, research status and applications of HEC and offer a comprehensive understanding of its various key components. Databases including EMBASE, PubMed, ScienceDirect,...
Effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on burnout and self-compassion among critical care nurses caring for patients with COVID-19: a quasi-experimental study.
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization has formally recognized that healthcare professionals are at risk of developing mental health problems; finding ways to reduce their stress is mandatory to improve both their quality of life and, indirectly, their job performance. In recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, there has been a proliferation of online interventions...
BACKGROUND: Smartphone addiction in adolescent is a significant global health issue since the last decade. Evidence has shown that the uncontrolled use of smartphone would lead to undesirable impact on their growth and development. However, evidence-based interventions to manage adolescents' smartphone addictive behaviors is lacking. The proposed study aims to examine the effect of a group...