Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Job Satisfaction and Psychological Distress of Care Workers for Older Adults.
Workplace Health & Safety July 1, 2026 Nurgul Karakurt, Meltem Oral
An 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) increased job satisfaction and reduced psychological distress among Turkish nursing home care workers. In a randomized experiment with 62 participants, those who received MBSR showed improved scores on the Job Satisfaction Scale and Brief Symptom Inventory compared to the control group. The control group's job satisfaction decreased and psychological distress increased over the same period. The study suggests MBSR can help mitigate the adverse psychological effects of working in stressful environments and improve care quality.