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The effects of mindfulness-based interventions on nurses' anxiety and depression: A meta-analysis.
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- The effects of mindfulness-based interventions on nurses' anxiety and depression: A meta-analysis.Nursing open · 2023Pooled it
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- A cross-sectional network analysis of toxic leadership behaviors among nursing managers and anxiety-depression-stress among nurses: an exploratory study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Class on Mindfulness, Achievement Emotions, Emotion Regulation, and Empathy in Nursing Students.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
- Impact of team presenteeism atmosphere on presenteeism among ICU nurses: mediating effects of work stress and moderating effects of mindfulness.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of workplace interventions for health promotion.The Lancet. Public health · 2025Review
- Edaravone dexborneol protected neurological function by targeting NRF2/ARE and NF-κB/AIM2 pathways in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
- Enhancing psychological health and cognitive inhibition in college students: insights from mindfulness training and high-intensity interval training.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Removable brace as a viable alternative to cast immobilization for ankle fractures-a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Connections between job satisfaction and depression, anxiety, and stress among nurses.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- A comparative analysis of patient satisfaction with various methods of digital smile design and simulation.Dental research journal · 2025Article
- Mindfulness training in healthcare professions: A scoping review of systematic reviews.Medical education · 2024Article
- Impact of Environmental Uncertainty on Depression and Anxiety Among Chinese Workers: A Moderated Mediation Model.Psychology research and behavior management · 2024Article
- The relationships between work-family conflict and life satisfaction and happiness among nurses: a moderated mediation model of gratitude and self-compassion.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Influence of parent vessel feature on the risk of internal carotid artery aneurysm rupture via computational method.Scientific reports · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis meta-analysis aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness interventions on nurses' levels of depression and anxiety.
designMeta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
methodsThe following Chinese and English databases were searched: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Internet (CNKI). The retrieval period was from database construction to 30 March 2022. Two researchers screened the relevant literature and extracted the data. After a cross-check, data were input into Stata version 16.0 for meta-analysis.
resultsTwelve randomised controlled trials from 2017 to 2021 were included, which involved 807 subjects (405 and 402 in the intervention and control groups, respectively). Meta-analysis results showed that nurses' anxiety reduced by mindfulness-based interventions was significantly higher compared to that of the control group (SMD = 0.91, 95% CI: 0.27-1.55, p < 0.05). Furthermore, an 8-week mindfulness-based intervention (SMD = 1.43, 95% CI: 0.61-2.24) reduced the level of anxiety significantly more compared to a 4-week intervention (SMD = 1.03, 95% CI: 0.36-1.71). Mindfulness-based interventions were better compared to conventional intervention to reduce the level of depression (SMD = 1.02, 95% CI: 0.42-1.61, p < 0.05), and an 8-week mindfulness intervention (SMD = 1.81, 95% CI: 0.78-2.84) reduced the level of depression significantly more compared to a 4-week intervention (SMD = 0.82, 95% CI: 0.29-1.35). Since limited studies had interventions longer than 8 weeks, results on longer mindfulness interventions in reducing nurses' anxiety and depression are inconclusive. In conclusion, mindfulness intervention for 8 weeks or less can significantly reduce nurses' anxiety and depression levels. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: None.
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