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The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Stress in Healthcare Professionals: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract
Healthcare professionals often experience high levels of stress due to the demanding nature of their work, which can adversely affect their well-being and job performance. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been proposed as a potential means of reducing stress in this population. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing stress levels among healthcare professionals. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the efficacy of various MBIs, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), in improving stress-related outcomes. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of intervention efficacy, such as intervention format, duration, and participant characteristics, to identify factors that may enhance the effectiveness of MBIs in this context.
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