Cultivating Resilience: Meta-Analysis of Mindfulness-Based Training for Nurse Stress and Burnout Mitigation.
Jiaoling Du, Rumei Sha, Ying Wang
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services May 14, 2025 DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20250506-02 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Meta-analysis Randomized Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 912 |
| Population | Nurses |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based training |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key findings | Mindfulness-based training reduces stress and job burnout among nurses. |
Abstract
The current meta-analysis sought to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based training (MBT) in alleviating stress and burnout among nurses, providing critical insights for their support and management in clinical environments. A literature review was conducted from April 15 to June 20, 2024, across various databases. Inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that examined the influence of MBT on stress and burnout in nurses. A meta-analysis was performed to synthesize results. Ten RCTs, involving 912 nurses, were included, with 455 individuals participating in MBT. Aggregated data revealed that MBT reduced stress levels (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -0.99, 95% confidence interval [CI] [-1.38, -0.60]; p < 0.001) and job burnout (SMD = -0.45, 95% CI [-0.76, -0.14]; p = 0.005) among nurses. In addition, Egger's regression test did not detect any publication bias within the consolidated findings. Results of our investigation underscore the high efficacy of MBT in mitigating stress and burnout among nursing professionals. Although our data suggest that MBT offers a promising short-term strategy for addressing these challenges, further research is needed to assess the durability of its effects and sustainability of its benefits. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx(x), xx-xx.].
Comparable studies
Other systematic reviews and meta-analyses on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being Diverse adult clinical populations | 2014 | Meta-analysis | n = 3,515 |
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Stress Management in Healthy People: A Review and Meta-Analysis Healthy subjects | 2009 | Systematic review and meta-analysis | |
| The psychological effects of meditation: A meta-analysis. Nonclinical groups of adult meditators | 2012 | Meta-analysis | n = 163 |
| Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Prevention of Depressive Relapse Adults with recurrent depression in full or partial remission | 2016 | Meta-analysis of individual patient data from randomized controlled trials | n = 1,258 |
| Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness‐Based Cognitive Therapy – a systematic review of randomized controlled trials | 2011 | Systematic review |
Citations in the library
Cites 13
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