Mindfulness and relaxation response: a strategy to mitigate burnout and enhance well-being in radiologists
Dosti Regmi, Harris L. Cohen
The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine August 25, 2025 DOI: 10.1186/s43055-025-01571-5 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Burnout Relaxation psychology Psychotherapist Clinical psychology |
| Key findings | Proposes that mindfulness and relaxation response practices can help radiologists mitigate stress, improve focus and emotional regulation, and decrease burnout. |
Abstract
Abstract Burnout is a significant issue among radiologists, driven by high workloads, cognitive overload, and prolonged screen time. Chronic stress negatively impacts well-being, efficiency, and patient care. This article explores mindfulness and the relaxation response as effective strategies for helping to mitigate stress and enhance resilience. By incorporating simple yet powerful practices such as relaxation response, mindful breathing, body scanning, and grounding techniques, radiologists can improve focus, emotional regulation, and decrease burnout. When mindfulness becomes part of a daily routine, it not only supports personal well-being, but also promotes greater professional satisfaction and resilience.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |
Citations in the library
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