BMC Nursing
August 24, 2026
Mohadese Basirat, Seyedeh Narjes Mousavizadeh, Mahdie Ghalenoee et al.
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 Nursing
June 8, 2026
Poria 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 Nursing
April 18, 2026
Yanqing 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...
BMC Nursing
December 9, 2025
Ashley Fenton, Rika Win, Maureen Ndzi et al.
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 Nursing
November 6, 2025
Sayedeh 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 Nursing
July 29, 2025
Xiaolei 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...
BMC Nursing
July 15, 2025
Budur Ateeq A Alharbi, Niall McKenna
19 citations
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...
BMC Nursing
May 20, 2025
Rudo Ramalisa-Buḓeli, Emmerentia du Plessis, Suegnét Scholtz
2 citations
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 Nursing
March 14, 2025
Lina Klysing, Ingrid Larsson, Katrin Häggström Westberg
2 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 Nursing
September 3, 2024
Hongman 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,...