Effect of Mantram Repetition as Mindfulness Strategy on Psychological Wellbeing among Nurses in Psychiatric Wards
Omnya El-ayari, Amina El-Salamony
International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research May 26, 2026 DOI: 10.21608/ejnsr.2023.287438 (opens in new tab) via DOAJ
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA mindfulness mantram repetition intervention—silently repeating a sacred word or phrase—significantly reduced stress and improved psychological wellbeing among 50 nurses in psychiatric wards in Egypt. Stress levels and psychological wellbeing both showed large, statistically significant changes after the intervention, and a negative correlation between stress and wellbeing was observed. The findings suggest that this low-cost, portable technique can help nurses manage occupational stress and enhance their mental health.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Quasi-experimental (one group pre-post) Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 50 |
| Population | Nurses in psychiatric wards at The Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosurgery Center, Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt |
| Intervention | Mantram repetition |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Mantram repetition Psychological wellbeing Stress |
| Key finding | The mindfulness mantram repetition intervention significantly reduced stress and improved psychological wellbeing among psychiatric nurses. |
Abstract
Background: Nurses treating patients having psychiatric disorders experience numerous stressful events affecting patients' care. Mindfulness mantram repetition, where a sacred word or phrase is silently repeated, can be used as a stress management technique to retrain an individual's attention. Aim: To evaluate the effect of mantram repetition as mindfulness strategy on psychological wellbeing among nurses in psychiatric wards. Design: Quasi-experimental (one group pre-post). Setting: The research carried out at "The Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosurgery Center, affiliated to Tanta University Hospitals, Gharbya governorate, Egypt. Subject: A convenience sample of 50 nurses. Tools: two tools used in this research Tool I;The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Tool II; Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scales (PWB). Results: A high statistically significant differences between nurses' levels of stress before and after the mindfulness mantram repetition intervention (P-value = 0.000). A high statistically significant differences between nurse's psychological wellbeing before and after the mindfulness mantram repetition intervention (P-value = 0.000), and a statistically significant negative correlation between nurses’ level of stress, and their psychological wellbeing r = -.381, P-value = 0.06. Conclusion: The mindfulness mantram repetition intervention had a considerable positive impact on reducing the nurses' stress and improving their psychological wellbeing. Recommendations: Enhancing nurses' coping mechanisms by making time for mindfulness activities and encouraging them to use this activity.