Although working women experience significant work-related stress, preventive interventions to reduce its negative impact on their mental health are inadequate. Interventions for improving sleep quality have been effective in reducing the negative effects of work-related stressors. Mindfulness-based interventions have been effective in improving sleep quality. We evaluated the effectiveness of...
Introduction: Mindfulness, through mind-body practices, promotes awareness and presence. Its practice, along with reduced depression, may improve balance and lower fall risk in older adults. This study examined the association between mindfulness, depression, and fall risk among low-income, community-dwelling older adults. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 103...
BACKGROUND: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are a widely validated approach for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies, leading to increased physical and psychological health. Online MBIs have become more common in the past years, namely after the COVID-19 pandemic, but not much is known about their effectiveness. This study's goal was to compare the efficacy of a...
Introduction: Pain perception is a subjective experience influenced by individual emotional and cognitive, including attentional and cognitive processes. In this respect, trait mindfulness-as an individual's inherent tendency to remain nonelaborative, nonjudgmental aware and attentive to the present moment-may modulate electroencephalography (EEG) responses to pain stimulation and perceived...
This study explored patients' reasons for participating in a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course offered by their general practitioner and their experiences and outcomes of the course. Data were obtained through qualitative interviews with ten participants (aged 44-75 years) of European descent, from a general practice in Denmark. The participants had varying levels of stress,...
Introduction: Mindfulness has been shown to benefit children and adolescents. However, predictors of treatment effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are less well known. The purpose of the study was to test the treatment effect of MBIs in children/adolescents, test for moderation by meditation practice history (MPH) of the investigator(s), and compare moderation by MPH to other...
This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of mindfulness‐based treatments for older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who also experience depression and cognitive difficulties.
Background: Burnout is a common problem experienced by hospital nurses due to high work pressure, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and decreased personal accomplishment. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an approach proven effective in addressing work burnout. Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction on nurse burnout....
Objectives: Infertility and its treatments result in considerable emotional burden. This study aimed to examine the impact of a stand-alone mobile mindfulness application (MoMiFer-app). Methods: A pilot RCT was conducted with participants randomized into an intervention group (n = 34) using the MoMiFer-app, and a wait-list control group (n=38). Outcomes were collected at baseline, 1.5 months,...
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of applying Mindfulness Exercise in enhancing students’ concentration. The significance of this research lies in its contribution to broadening insights into strategies for improving concentration through mindfulness-based practices. The research employed an experimental approach with a pre-experimental research design. The instrument used was a...