Exploring the Influence of a Mindfulness Intervention on the Experiences of Mothers with Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units.

Study at a glance

Characteristics	Qualitative study Peer reviewed
Population	Mothers with infants in neonatal intensive care units
Intervention	Mindfulness intervention
Topics	Meditation
Key findings	The mindfulness intervention appears to positively influence mothers' experiences, potentially reducing stress and enhancing coping, though the abstract lacks specific data.

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