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The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Burnout in Healthcare Professionals: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

by Elise Armstrong 1,*
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Emporia State University
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JPHE  2021 4(2):114; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 18 August 2021 / Accepted: 16 September 2021 / Published Online: 14 December 2021
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Abstract

Burnout is a significant occupational hazard among healthcare professionals, leading to negative consequences for both individuals and healthcare systems. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been proposed as potential interventions to reduce burnout and promote well-being in this population. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing burnout 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 alleviating burnout symptoms and improving overall well-being. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of intervention effectiveness, such as intervention format, duration, and participant characteristics, to identify factors that may enhance the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing burnout in healthcare professionals.

Keywords: mindfulness-based interventions; burnout; healthcare professionals; meta-analysis; randomized controlled trials; mindfulness-based stress reduction; mindfulness-based cognitive therapy;
Copyright: © 2021 by Armstrong. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Armstrong, E. The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Burnout in Healthcare Professionals: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2021, 4, 114. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Armstrong E. The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Burnout in Healthcare Professionals: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2021, 4(2):114. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Armstrong, Elise 2021. "The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Burnout in Healthcare Professionals: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 4, no.2:114. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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