Nurse and Holistic Care
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Nurse and Holistic Care

MINDFULNESS-BASED APPROACHES IN NURSING: A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Iikura, Atsumi (Unknown)
Tamura, Haruka (Unknown)
Miyamoto, Shohei (Unknown)
Sugawara, Daichi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Nurses have encountered significant stress, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. While previous meta-analyses evidenced the efficacy of mindfulness in addressing negative mental states among nurses, the positive effects remain less clear. Objective: This study aims to systematically review previous literature on mindfulness interventions and examine their impact on stress, burnout, mental health, and quality of life among nurses. Design: Systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines. Data Sources: Seven databases (Web of Science, MEDLINE, Science Direct, CINAHL, Cochrane, Ichu-shi, J-STAGE) were searched for randomized control trials (RCTs), non-RCTs, and qualitative studies published before October 2021 in English or Japanese. Review Methods: The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021269307). Studies were screened, selected, and appraised for quality using Joanna Briggs Institute checklists. Data were extracted and synthesized narratively. Results: Sixty studies met the inclusion criteria. Interventions were heterogeneous in format, duration, and delivery. While overall study quality was moderate, results showed significant correlations with psychological variables. Both positive (e.g., well-being, self-compassion) and negative (e.g., stress, burnout) outcomes were reported. Conclusions: Mindfulness interventions offer potential benefits for nurses, though further research with standardized designs and outcomes is needed. Qualified instructors and structured implementation are essential to ensure effectiveness and safety.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

nhc

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

“Nurse and Holistic Care" is a Scientific Journal managed by Institute for Research and Community Services of Nahdlatul Ulama University, Surabaya. The scope of this journal is articles in the fields of health, public health, midwifery and nursing (basic nursing, medical surgical nursing, ...