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Evaluating the impact of mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) on nurses’ work-related stress levels Yuseran, Yuseran; Nugraha, Ary; Negara, Candra Kusuma
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 3 (2025): August: Health Sciences and related fields
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v13i3.2034

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Prolonged work stress can disrupt mental health and reduce employee performance, especially nurses who face emotional and physical stress simultaneously. Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) emphasizes full awareness of current experiences as an emotion regulation strategy. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing work stress levels in nurses. The method of this study was a quasi-experimental study with a one-group pre-post test with 60 nurse respondents selected through purposive sampling. The intervention group was given four weeks of MBI training with mindful breathing, body scan, and self-reflection training sessions, while the control group was not given any intervention. Stress levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and the Mann-Whitney U Test used for analysis. The results showed a significant increase in all aspects of QoL in the intervention group. The average total QoL score increased (p= 0.001) including in satisfaction with therapy (p= 0.001), impact on life (p= 0.002), fear of complications (p= 0.000), and social problems (p= 0.001). No significant changes were found in the control group.
An interventional analysis of the combined effects of five-finger relaxation and aromatherapy on sleep quality among breast cancer patients Heriani, Novia; Mariani, Mariani; Negara, Candra Kusuma
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 3 (2025): August: Health Sciences and related fields
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v13i3.2035

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Sleep disturbances and anxiety are two common complaints experienced by breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Non-pharmacological approaches have emerged as important strategies to improve patients’ overall quality of life in a holistic manner. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining the five-finger relaxation technique and aromatherapy in improving sleep quality and reducing anxiety levels among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. A quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group approach was employed. A total of 30 participants were equally divided into two groups (intervention and control). The intervention was administered over a two-week period and consisted of five-finger relaxation training and the use of lavender essential oil aromatherapy before bedtime. The instruments used were the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS). The analysis revealed a significant decrease in PSQI scores (p = 0.021) and HARS scores (p = 0.037) in the intervention group, whereas no significant changes were observed in the control group. These findings indicate that the combined intervention is effective in improving sleep quality and reducing anxiety. This intervention is recommended as an applicable complementary therapy that can be integrated into nursing practice, particularly in supportive care for cancer patients.