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The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Sleep Quality: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract
Sleep disturbances are prevalent issues that can significantly impact overall well-being and quality of life. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been increasingly utilized as potential approaches for improving sleep quality. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the impact of MBIs on sleep quality. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs that assess the efficacy of various MBIs (e.g., mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy) in improving sleep quality outcomes, including sleep duration, sleep latency, sleep efficiency, and overall sleep satisfaction. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of intervention effectiveness, such as intervention duration, format, frequency, and participant characteristics (e.g., age, presence of sleep disorders), to better understand the mechanisms underlying the effects of MBIs on sleep quality.
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