A mindfulness program designed for Indonesian pre-clinical medical students was feasible and acceptable. Over three iterative phases, students reported moderate and rising interest (mean range: 5.75 to 6.6), high relevance to stress, perfectionism, and communication challenges, and a strong likelihood of applying practices like S.T.O.P. meditation and journaling. Qualitative feedback highlighted themes of relevance, practical benefit, and cultural fit. The program appears culturally appropriate and suitable for stress management and personal growth, though it remains in an early evaluative phase.
A short digital mindfulness training program, designed with clinician input and delivered via podcast or app, reduced cynicism—a key component of burnout—by 33% in two pilot studies with physicians and nurse practitioners. Anxiety, intolerance of uncertainty, personal distress, and sleep disturbances also decreased, while self-compassion and mindfulness improved. No changes were observed for depression, perspective taking, or empathic concern. The findings suggest that this brief, digital mindfulness training can be a practical tool for alleviating burnout and anxiety among physicians.