Impact of an online mindfulness-based stress reduction program on vasomotor symptoms, stress, and quality of life in premenopausal women
Fatma Aslan Demi̇rtaş, Nevin Hotun Şahi̇n
Current Psychology May 1, 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-026-09455-1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 74 |
| Population | Premenopausal women at a medical faculty hospital in Turkey |
| Intervention | Online mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) nursing support program (MenoMind) |
| Duration | 8-week intervention; posttests 1 month after the intervention |
| Measures | Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale, Visual Analog Scale for vasomotor symptoms, Perceived Stress Scale, Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Scale |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The online MBSR program (MenoMind) was associated with significant improvements in mindfulness and menopause-specific quality of life and significant reductions in perceived stress and vasomotor symptoms, while the control group showed no significant changes. The authors suggest online MBSR may be an effective nurse and healthcare professional-led approach for psychological well-being and symptom management in premenopausal women. |
Abstract
Abstract This study examined the effects of an online mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) nursing support program (MenoMind) on vasomotor symptoms, stress, and quality of life in premenopausal women. This randomized controlled study was conducted at a medical faculty hospital in Turkey and included 74 premenopausal women. Data were collected using the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale, Visual Analog Scale for vasomotor symptoms, Perceived Stress Scale, and Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Scale. The MenoMind group received an eight-week online MBSR program, while the control group received routine care. Posttests were administered one month after the intervention. Following the program, the MenoMind group showed significant improvements in mindfulness and quality of life, along with significant reductions in stress and vasomotor symptoms, whereas no significant changes were observed in the control group. These findings suggest that online MBSR interventions may serve as an effective nurse and healthcare professional–led approach for improving psychological well-being and symptom management in premenopausal women.