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) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAn app-based mindfulness meditation intervention was feasible and showed preliminary effects in reducing perceived stress among undergraduate dental students in South Africa. Uptake and adherence were assessed alongside changes in stress levels.
Study at a glance
| 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 Medicine Stress linguistics |
| Key finding | 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.