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Evaluation of a socio-cognitive mindfulness program using a mobile application to promote nursing students' mindfulness, emotion regulation, and empathy: a quasi-experimental study.

BMC Nurs March 4, 2026 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-026-04473-7 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

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Characteristics Quasi-experimental study Peer reviewed
Population Nursing students
Topics Meditation
Key findings The mobile-based socio-cognitive mindfulness program improved mindfulness and emotion regulation among nursing students, but empathy outcomes were not consistently improved. The authors suggest that such programs may be effective for promoting mindfulness and emotional regulation, though more research is needed on empathy.

Abstract

Evaluation of a socio-cognitive mindfulness program using a mobile application to promote nursing students' mindfulness, emotion regulation, and empathy: a quasi-experimental study.