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A systematic review of the impact of mindfulness on the well‐being of healthcare professionals

Lomas, Tim, Medina, Juan Carlos, Ivtzan, Itai, Rupprecht, Silke, Eiroa‐Orosa, Francisco José·2018·Journal of Clinical Psychology

Abstract

Objective: Among efforts to improve the well‐being of healthcare professionals are initiatives based around mindfulness meditation. To understand the value of such initiatives, we conducted a systematic review of empirical studies pertaining to mindfulness in healthcare professionals. Method: Databases were reviewed from the start of records to January 2016. Eligibility criteria included empirical analyses of mindfulness and well‐being outcomes acquired in relation to practice. 81 papers met the eligibility criteria, comprising a total of 3,805 participants. Studies were principally examined for outcomes such as burnout, distress, anxiety, depression, and stress. Results: Mindfulness was generally associated with positive outcomes in relation to most measures (although results were more equivocal with respect to some outcomes, most notably burnout). Conclusion: Overall, mindfulness does appear to improve the well‐being of healthcare professionals. However, the quality of the studies was inconsistent, so further research is needed, particularly high‐quality randomized controlled trials.

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  • Several recent systematic reviews have reported the benefit of individual focused interventions in healthcare, predominantly highlighting the effectiveness of mindfulness-based practices to improve well-being.

    “As such, several recent systematic reviews have reported the benefit of individual focused interventions in healthcare, predominantly highlighting the effectiveness of mindfulness-based practices to improve well-being.22–24”
  • Multiple systematic reviews conducted by Lomas et al achieved similar results, with overall study findings reporting that mindfulness was generally associated with positive outcomes in relation to most measures, but the quality of assessed studies was inconsistent, especially noting the lack of RCT study designs eligible for inclusion.

    “Multiple systematic reviews conducted by Lomas et al22 23 achieved similar results with overall study findings reporting that mindfulness was generally associated with positive outcomes in relation to most measures, however, the quality of assessed studies was inconsistent, especially noting the lack of RCT study designs that were eligible for inclusion.”
  • Mindfulness-based education interventions can be implemented quite sustainably as they are generally performed in the workplace (during scheduled breaks) or through self-directed practices.

    “MBE interventions can be implemented quite sustainably as they are generally performed in the workplace (during scheduled breaks) or through self-directed practices.22–24”

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Authors
Lomas, T., Medina, J. C., Ivtzan, I., Rupprecht, S., & Eiroa‐Orosa, F. J.
Affiliations
  • University of East London (GB)
  • University of Barcelona
  • Leuphana University of Lüneburg (DE)
  • University of East London
Corresponding author
Lomas, Tim
Venue
Journal of Clinical Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2017-07-28
Volume
74
Issue
3
Pages
319-355
ISSN
  • 0021-9762 (ISSN-L)
  • 1097-4679
OpenAlex
W2740766044
Cited by
222
References
54
Citations by year
2026: 27 · 2025: 26 · 2024: 29 · 2023: 31 · 2022: 30 · 2021: 38 · 2020: 15 · 2019: 12 · 2018: 13
FWCI
1.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • UEL Research Repository (University of East London) (acceptedVersion)
  • RECERCAT (Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya) (acceptedVersion)
  • Dipòsit Digital de la Universitat de Barcelona (Universitat de Barcelona) (submittedVersion, public-domain)
  • Multilingual Matters (Channel View Publications) (submittedVersion)
  • UEL Research Repository (University of East London) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Stress and Burnout Research
Keywords
mindfulness meditation, healthcare workers, well-being, burnout, distress, anxiety, depression, occupational stress, workplace interventions
MeSH terms
Burnout, Professional, Health Personnel, Humans, Personal Satisfaction, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Mindfulness

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