Menopause, a crucial transitioning stage for women, can significantly impact mood and wellbeing. We aimed to systematically examine the effectiveness of Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on health outcomes, including menopausal symptoms, quality of life (QOL), sleep quality, anxiety, depressive symptoms, stress, mindfulness levels, and female sexual function index. Eight databases were...
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown potential in reducing maternal negative emotions, but their effectiveness for women with fetal loss requires further investigation. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of MBIs on mental health outcomes among these women. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on MBIs for women with fetal loss were retrieved from eight databases, covering...
Burnout among ICU nurses remains a global concern due to their constant exposure to high-stress, high-stakes environments. Sustained psychological strain, ethical dilemmas, and workload intensity contribute to emotional exhaustion, reduced job satisfaction, and compromised patient outcomes. This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in mitigating...
Previous studies have found that self-compassion and mindfulness are negatively related to depressive and anxiety symptoms. Still, the mechanisms underlying these relationships in major depression and whether such mechanisms differ in healthy people are poorly understood. In the present study, it was examined whether mindfulness and worrying mediated relationships between self-compassion,...
In modern society, meditation has become a key approach for people to cope with stress and achieve self-improvement. This article delves into the adaptability and practical value of Luangpor Pramote Pamojjo's comprehensive meditation in contemporary society. The article first discusses the background and formation of his meditation system. Then it discusses how he characterizes the two...
Mindfulness-based interventions have provided consistent benefits for the physical and emotional wellbeing of cancer patients. However, their feasibility has not been examined in patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), particularly in the post-transplant phase. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a six-week group-based...
To examine the mechanistic role of cognitive flexibility in mindfulness intervention for emotional distress (MIED), we conducted two randomized controlled trials. In Study 1, 607 participants experiencing high emotional distress were randomly assigned to either an MIED program group (N = 304) or a waitlist control group (N = 303). Levels of cognitive flexibility, anxiety, depression, and...
Many patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suffer from psychological distress, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and a reduced quality of life-even during remission. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) has been effective in other populations, and therefore it may also benefit IBD patients. The primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of MBCT plus treatment as usual (TAU)...
Given the high prevalence of psychological complications during pandemics such as COVID-19, it is imperative to identify effective psychological interventions that can improve the mental health of patients and community members. The effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention in discharged patients with infectious respiratory diseases, particularly during pandemics, has been examined in a...
Abstract We examine the relationship between mindfulness and eudaimonic well-being in Thai adults, a population largely overlooked in mindfulness research despite the strong influence of Buddhism within this culture. Specifically, we hypothesized that hope and meaning will account for variance in this relationship. Utilizing self-report measures for mindfulness, hope, meaning in life, and...