Feasibility of a Digital Mindfulness Intervention for Stress Reduction Among Dental Students: A Pilot Study
Jeanine Fourie, Carla Kotzé, Hamza Hendricks, Ahmed Bhayat
South African Dental Journal February 28, 2026 DOI: 10.17159/sadj.v81i01.23657 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Feasibility study Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Undergraduate dental students in South Africa |
| Intervention | App-based mindfulness meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Mindfulness-based stress reduction Intervention counseling Mindfulness meditation Stress linguistics Clinical psychology Physical therapy Reduction mathematics |
| Key points | The app-based mindfulness meditation intervention was feasible and associated with reduced perceived stress among undergraduate dental students. |
Abstract
To evaluate the feasibility, uptake and preliminary effects of an app-based mindfulness meditation intervention on perceived stress among undergraduate dental students in South Africa.