Both in-person and internet-delivered Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs reduced depressive symptoms and improved mental health among nurses at a hospital in Iraq. In a study of 72 registered nurses, half reported mild somatic symptoms and 40% moderate symptoms, with most showing no mental distress. The online MBSR group showed a significantly greater reduction in general health questionnaire scores compared to the in-person group, suggesting that telehealth-delivered MBSR may be particularly effective for addressing psychosomatic symptoms and enhancing mental well-being in this population.
A 4-week online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program reduced psychological distress in patients discharged after COVID-19. In a quasi-experimental study with 70 hospitalized COVID-19 survivors in Tehran, those who completed the online MBSR program showed significantly lower stress (12.59 vs. 22.60), anxiety (8.68 vs. 18.16), and depression (8.68 vs. 18.16) scores compared to the control group receiving routine discharge care. The findings suggest online MBSR can be an effective intervention to alleviate mental health complications during health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.