The Effect of Mindfulness Breathing Meditation on Psychological Well-being
Kusman Ibrahim, Maria Komariah, Yusshy Kurnia Herliani
Holistic Nursing Practice June 23, 2021 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000464 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 50 |
| Population | Nurses working for COVID-19 patients |
| Intervention | Mindfulness breathing meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Citations | 14 |
| Key findings | Mindfulness breathing meditation led to significant improvements in psychological well-being among nurses caring for COVID-19 patients. |
Abstract
The study aims to test the effect of mindfulness breathing meditation on psychological well-being among nurses working for COVID-19 patients. A total of 50 nurses (25 each in the intervention and control groups) were included in the study. We found significant differences between the preintervention and postintervention mean scores of both groups, based on the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale Indonesian version.
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Healthy employees in a work environment | 2003 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 41 |
| Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2000 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 145 |
| Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Working adults | 2008 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 139 |
| Short-term meditation training improves attention and self-regulation Undergraduate Chinese students | 2007 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 40 |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Replication and Exploration of Differential Relapse Prevention Effects. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2004 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 73 |
Citations in the library
Cited by 5
- Effect of Mindfulness Breathing Meditation on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: A Randomized Controlled Trial among University Students Healthcare December 22, 2022
- Mindfulness-based interventions for improving mental health of frontline healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review. Systematic Reviews June 20, 2024
- COVID-19 Tanısı Almış Hastalara Bakım Veren Hemşirelerde Akran Desteği Yöntemi ile Uygulanan Mesleki ve MBSR Akran Desteği Programının Kaygı, Tükenmişlik ve Bilinçli Farkındalık Üzerine Etkisi: Bir Karma Yöntem Araştırması Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi April 5, 2025
- Anxiety and sleep quality among front-line nurses treating first wave COVID-19 in China: The mediating role of mindfulness. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing September 16, 2022
- Systematic Review of Mind-Body Modalities to Manage the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Era. Healthcare June 1, 2022
Cites 4
- The Effects of a Modified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program for Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial Workplace Health & Safety October 29, 2018
- Effects of Breathing-Based Meditation on Earthquake-Affected Health Professionals Holistic Nursing Practice May 1, 2017
- Effects of Mindfulness on Psychological Health: A Review of Empirical Studies Clinical Psychology Review May 13, 2011
- Meditation, mindfulness and cognitive flexibility. Consciousness and Cognition March 2009