Cultivating Resilience: Meta-Analysis of Mindfulness-Based Training for Nurse Stress and Burnout Mitigation.
Jiaoling Du, Rumei Sha, Ying Wang
Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services May 14, 2025 DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20250506-02
Summary
Mindfulness-based training (MBT) significantly alleviates stress and burnout among nurses, with a notable 912 participants across ten studies. Nurses who underwent MBT experienced a substantial reduction in stress levels, with an effect size of -0.99, and decreased job burnout at -0.45. These findings highlight MBT as an effective short-term intervention for improving mental well-being in clinical settings. By incorporating MBT, healthcare facilities can better support nursing professionals facing the pressures of their demanding roles.
Abstract
The current meta-analysis sought to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based training (MBT) in alleviating stress and burnout among nurses, providing critical insights for their support and management in clinical environments. A literature review was conducted from April 15 to June 20, 2024, across various databases. Inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that examined the influence of MBT on stress and burnout in nurses. A meta-analysis was performed to synthesize results. Ten RCTs, involving 912 nurses, were included, with 455 individuals participating in MBT. Aggregated data revealed that MBT reduced stress levels (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -0.99, 95% confidence interval [CI] [-1.38, -0.60]; p < 0.001) and job burnout (SMD = -0.45, 95% CI [-0.76, -0.14]; p = 0.005) among nurses. In addition, Egger's regression test did not detect any publication bias within the consolidated findings. Results of our investigation underscore the high efficacy of MBT in mitigating stress and burnout among nursing professionals. Although our data suggest that MBT offers a promising short-term strategy for addressing these challenges, further research is needed to assess the durability of its effects and sustainability of its benefits. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx(x), xx-xx.].