A systematic review of mindfulness-based interventions to reduce ICU nurse burnout: global evidence and thematic synthesis.
BMC nursing July 15, 2025 Budur Ateeq A Alharbi, Niall McKenna 19 citations
A systematic review of eight studies found that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) reduce emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and stress-related symptoms among ICU nurses. Longer and more structured programs, such as 8-week MBSR courses, provided more sustained benefits than shorter interventions. The effectiveness of MBIs was moderated by factors including age, years of ICU experience, organizational support, and delivery format. All included studies were of medium to high methodological quality. The evidence supports integrating MBIs into hospital wellness initiatives to improve nurse wellbeing, resilience, and retention in high-stress care environments.