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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2025 Jan;98(1):1-11.
doi: 10.1007/s00420-024-02078-8. Epub 2024 Nov 27.

Does mindfulness-based stress reduction training have an impact on the occupational burnout and stress experienced by nurses? A randomized controlled trial

Nasim Talebiazar  1 , Babak Choobi Anzali  2 , Mahdiyeh Abbasi  3 , Negin Azizi  4 , Rasoul Goli  5 , Navid Faraji  5 , Mojde Bagheri  5 , Negar Amiri  6 , Sahar Kazemi  7
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Does mindfulness-based stress reduction training have an impact on the occupational burnout and stress experienced by nurses? A randomized controlled trial

Nasim Talebiazar et al. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2025 Jan.

Abstract

Background: In an effort to combat burnout, a study investigates Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training for nurses. The goal is to reduce stress and improve job satisfaction, ultimately enhancing patient care. These findings may inspire the development of mindfulness-based support systems for healthcare professionals to promote overall well-being in the workplace.

Materials and methods: A single-blinded, randomized controlled trial with 60 emergency medical center nurses was conducted to assess the effectiveness of an eight-session MBSR program in reducing stress and burnout. The randomization process, utilizing sealed envelopes, ensured unbiased allocation to intervention or control groups. The training program included group sessions focused on meditation, yoga, and discussions, with participants receiving educational materials and CDs for home practice. Collected data included demographics, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Occupational Stress Questionnaire results. Statistical analysis, utilizing SPSS version 21, featured Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Mann-Whitney U, and Wilcoxon tests to evaluate outcomes.

Results: Following MBSR Training, the intervention group displayed statistically significant differences in all occupational stress subscales compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Post-intervention, the intervention group also exhibited significant differences in burnout subscale scores (P < 0.001) compared to the control group.

Conclusion: MBSR can boost resilience and job satisfaction, enhancing patient care. Healthcare organizations should integrate MBSR programs for nursing staff well-being and combat stress and burnout. Research should probe long-term impacts and effective delivery methods for sustained stress relief in nursing.

Trial registration: This study has registered in Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials by the number of IRCT20131112015390N5 on Jun 2022.

Keywords: Burnout; MBSR; Mindfulness; Nurses; Occupational stress; Stress reduction.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declarations. Conflict of interest: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest. Ethical approval: All procedures used in this study adhered to the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its later revisions or comparable ethical norms. Additionally, it was in accordance with the ethical standards of the institutional and/or national research committee. Moreover, informed consent was obtained from all participants included in the study. Consent for publication: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this study. A copy of the written consent is available for review by the Editor-in-Chief of this journal on request.

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