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The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Stress Reduction in Healthcare Professionals: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has gained popularity as an intervention to reduce stress and enhance well-being, particularly among healthcare professionals who face high levels of occupational stress. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of MBSR in reducing stress and improving overall well-being in healthcare professionals. Through a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of MBSR compared to control conditions (e.g., waitlist, active control interventions) in targeting stress levels, burnout, compassion fatigue, and job satisfaction. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as intervention duration, frequency of mindfulness practice, instructor qualifications, and participant characteristics (e.g., profession, years of experience), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of MBSR for stress reduction in healthcare professionals.
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