Trial reportThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2016
Mindfulness-based stress reduction for GPs: results of a controlled mixed methods pilot study in Dutch primary care.
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- Contribution of a positive psychology-based conceptual framework in reducing physician burnout and improving well-being: a systematic review.BMC medical education · 2021Pooled it
- The Impact of Psychological Interventions with Elements of Mindfulness (PIM) on Empathy, Well-Being, and Reduction of Burnout in Physicians: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Effect of interventions for the well-being, satisfaction and flourishing of general practitioners-a systematic review.BMJ open · 2021Pooled it
- The burden of the digital environment: a systematic review on organization-directed workplace interventions to mitigate physician burnout.Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA · 2021Pooled it
- Bottom-Up Interventions Effective in Promoting Work Engagement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Pooled it
- The impact of mindfulness-based interventions on doctors' well-being and performance: A systematic review.Medical education · 2020Pooled it
- Mindfulness, Compassion, and Self-Compassion Among Health Care Professionals: What's New? A Systematic Review.Frontiers in psychology · 2020Pooled it
- A latent profile analysis of self-leadership associated with coping styles among general practice students.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Sustainable benefits of mindfulness training in health professions education.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Applied Mindfulness for Physician Wellbeing: A Prospective Qualitative Study Protocol.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Reduced Anxiety Associated to Adaptive and Mindful Coping Strategies in General Practitioners Compared With Hospital Nurses in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Primary Care Reorganization.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Primary Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- What works for whom in compassion training programs offered to practicing healthcare providers: a realist review.BMC medical education · 2021Review
- Feasibility, acceptability and effect of the Mindful Practice curriculum in postgraduate training of general practitioners.BMC medical education · 2021Article
- Do Mindfulness Interventions Improve Obesity Rates in Children and Adolescents: A Review of the Evidence.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2021Review
- The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on the Psychological Functioning of Healthcare Professionals: a Systematic Review.Mindfulness · 2021Review
- Work-related stress in specialists in occupational health in Croatia: a pilot study.Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju · 2020Article
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- Mindfulness-based programme for residents: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial.BMJ open · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundBurnout is highly prevalent in GPs and can have a negative influence on their wellbeing, performance, and patient care. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) may be an effective intervention to decrease burnout symptoms and increase wellbeing.
aimTo gain insight into the feasibility and effectiveness of MBSR on burnout, empathy, and (work-related) wellbeing in GPs. DESIGN AND
settingA mixed methods pilot study, including a waiting list-controlled pre-/post-study and a qualitative study of the experiences of participating GPs in the Netherlands.
methodParticipants were sent questionnaires assessing burnout, work engagement, empathy, and mindfulness skills, before and at the end of the MBSR training/waiting period. Qualitative data on how GPs experienced the training were collected during a plenary session and with evaluation forms at the end of the course.
resultsFifty Dutch GPs participated in this study. The MBSR group reported a greater decrease in depersonalisation than the control group (adjusted difference -1.42, 95% confidence interval [CI] = -2.72 to -0.21, P = 0.03). Dedication increased more significantly in the MBSR group than in the control group (adjusted difference 2.17, 95% CI = 0.51 to 3.83, P = 0.01). Mindfulness skills increased significantly in the MBSR group compared with the control group (adjusted difference 6.90, 95% CI = 1.42 to 12.37, P = 0.01). There was no significant change in empathy. The qualitative data indicated that the MBSR course increased their wellbeing and compassion towards themselves and others, including their patients.
conclusionThe study shows that MBSR for GPs is feasible and might result in fewer burnout symptoms and increased work engagement and wellbeing. However, an adequately powered randomised controlled trial is needed to confirm the study's findings.
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