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)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| 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 findings | 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.
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