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THE EFFECT OF MINDFULNESS THERAPY AS A STRATEGY FOR STRESS PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT IN WORKERS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Yuniarti, Tanti; Permatasari, Henny; Permata Sari, Indah
Indonesian Journal of Community Health Nursing Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): FEBRUARY 2026
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijchn.v11i1.76067

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Introduction: Work-related stress is a common concern in contemporary work environments, affecting employees physical and psychological health. It is essential to identify effective interventions to mitigate stress and its associated health risks. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have gained attention as promising methods for stress reduction and mental health improvement. This systematic review examines the effectiveness of Mindfulness therapy for stress prevention among workers.   Method: A systematic review following Joanna Briggs Institute recommendations. The databases searched were PubMed, Science Direct, ProQuest and Sage Journal. Search was conducted in February 2025. The review synthesizes evidence from recent studies published between 2020 and 2025. Keywords used included 'Mindfulness therapy,' 'stress prevention,' 'occupational stress,' and 'worker well-being.' The inclusion criteria encompassed focusing on adult workers aged 18 to 60. Articles not involving workers or focusing on non-occupational stress were excluded.   Result: A total of 14 studies were included, comprising randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, systematic reviews and observational studies. Findings consistently demonstrated that Mindfulness interventions, such as Mindful Breathing, Mindfulness Meditation, and Body Scan Meditation, effectively reduce stress levels among workers. The results support the adoption of Mindfulness-based practices in occupational health programs. Implementing Mindfulness interventions in the workplace could reduce stress and enhance employee well-being. However, some studies reported variability in the effectiveness based on intervention duration and participant engagement   Conclusion: Mindfulness therapy is a viable strategy for preventing occupational stress. Further research is recommended to explore long-term effects and optimize intervention delivery in diverse workplace settings.   Keywords: Mindfulness, occupational health nursing, stress;worker
Co-Authors Achir Yani S. Hamid Agus Setiawan Agus Setiawan Agus Setiawan Ahmad Eru Anastasia Wihelmin Stephanie Conterius Andi Saifah Annisa Rachmawati Annisa Wuri Kartika Anung Ahadi Pradana Asti Nuraeni Astrid Widayati Hardjono Astuti Yuni Nursasi Atie Umnia Najikh Balqis, Ummi Malikal Bani Bacan Hacantya Yudanagara Basrowi, Ray Wagiu Bestfy Anitasari Cahyani, Kadek Dewi Catharina Guinda Diannita Darmawati, Irma Desti Rahmayani Dwi Cahya Rahmadiyah Efendi, Jamilatur Rasyidah Etty Rekawati Fathariq, Ganar Rajni Fikri Fikri Fransiska Quaesita Qory Lorenz Herni Rejeki Heru Supriyatno Imami Nur Rachmawaty Indah Permata Sari Indrayanti Indrayanti Indrayanti, Indrayanti Juli Dwi Prasetyono Junaiti Sahar Kartika, Annisa Wuri Kaulina, Farah Kelrey, Dina Setya Rahmah Kiik, Stefanus Mendes Leonard Ivan Melana Lily Herlinah Mahathir, Mahathir Matanari, Tety Nikasia Moh. Khotibul Umam Muchtarrudin Mansyur Muchtaruddin Mansyur Nafilata, Ikrimah Nataladi, Evani Natashia, Dhea Ni Wayan Putriana Dewi Agustina Nrul Huda Nurlinawati Nuurhidayat Jafar Permata Sari, Indah Poppy Fitriani Poppy Fitriyani Pradana, Anung Ahadi Prasetyono, Juli Dwi Puspitasari, Iis Putra, Mepsa Putri, Rini Pratiwi Rachmawati, Utami Rafika Dora Wijaya Ratnawati, Diah Riski Muhammad Akbar Kaharuddin Rita Hadi Widyastuti Safaruddin Safaruddin Safaruddin Safaruddin Setyowati Setyowati Sigit Mulyono Siregar, Hasbunsyah Siti Badriah Sudiono Sudiono Syamikar Baridwan Syamsir Syamikar Baridwan Syamsir T. Widya Naralia Tantut Susanto Widya Naralia Widyatuti Widyatuti Wilda, Retti Dwitria Wildia, Wildia Wiwin Wiarsih Yuniarti, Tanti