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Mindfulness training for medical students and junior doctors: development and evaluation of a tailored, online mindfulness-based intervention

Sarah Moore

UWA Profiles and Research Repository October 1, 2026 DOI: 10.26182/hffk-3y97 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Thesis evaluating an online mindfulness training program (mixed methods implied) Qualitative Peer reviewed
Population Medical students and junior doctors in Western Australia
Intervention Online mindfulness training program
Duration 8-week program
Topics Meditation
Key points The 8-week online mindfulness program produced modest quantitative improvements in aspects of wellbeing among medical students but not among junior doctors. Qualitative findings identified enhancing and limiting factors for program engagement.

Abstract

Medical students and junior doctors experience significant stress during their training. Mindfulness has been identified as a potential tool for mitigating stress and improving wellbeing in these populations. Recently, online mindfulness programs have been evaluated due to their perceived enhanced accessibility, flexibility and standardisation compared to in-person delivery. Undertaken in Western Australia, this thesis evaluated a tailored 8-week online mindfulness training program and found modest quantitative improvements in aspects of wellbeing among medical students, but not among junior doctors. Qualitative findings provided useful insights into the enhancing and limiting factors for program engagement.

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