A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Impact of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on the Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals

Lomas, Tim; Medina, Joan Carles; Ivtzan, Itai; Rupprecht, Silke; Eiroa-Orosa, Francisco José

doi:10.1007/s12671-018-1062-5

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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Impact of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on the Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals

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Lomas, Tim, Medina, Joan Carles, Ivtzan, Itai, Rupprecht, Silke, Eiroa-Orosa, Francisco José·2019·Mindfulness

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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.”
From Workplace interventions to improve well-being and reduce burnout for nurses, physicians and allied healthcare professionals: a systematic review. (2023) · cites this paper as [23]
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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”
From Workplace interventions to improve well-being and reduce burnout for nurses, physicians and allied healthcare professionals: a systematic review. (2023) · cites this paper as [23]
The Discussion (page unavailable) discusses adapting mindfulness interventions to workplaces, and the “Positive Well-Being Outcomes” section says all studies in one analysis included take-home activities. Neither passage establishes that interventions are generally performed during scheduled workplace breaks or that these delivery methods make them sustainable; the Discussion says workplace cost-benefit analyses are scarce. (LLM, conf=0.82)
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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”
From Workplace interventions to improve well-being and reduce burnout for nurses, physicians and allied healthcare professionals: a systematic review. (2023) · cites this paper as [23]
Mindfulness practices in the context of MBPs may improve anxiety, depression, psychological distress, and mental well-being in healthcare professionals.
“It has been observed that mindfulness practices, for example, in the context of mindfulness-based programs (MBPs), may improve anxiety, depression, psychological distress, and mental well-being in healthcare professionals [30].”
From Experiential Avoidance in Primary Care Providers: Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian “Acceptance and Action Questionnaire” (AAQ-II) and Its Criterion Validity on Mood Disorder-Related Psychological Distress (2022) · cites this paper as [30]
Earlier systematic reviews and meta-analyses of MBSR for healthcare professionals concentrated on stress reduction and only covered studies published before December 2019.
“To date, systematic reviews and meta-analyses have primarily focused upon empirical investigations into the reduction of stress amongst HCPs using MBSR and are limited to empirical studies published before December 2019.”
From The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on the Psychological Functioning of Healthcare Professionals: a Systematic Review (2021) · cites this paper as Lomas et al. 2019

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Applied Positive Psychology: A New Perspective for Professional Practice.
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Pilot study of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for trainee clinical psychologists
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Interpersonal mindfulness training for well-being: A pilot study with psychology graduate students
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Acceptance and mindfulness-based stress management for support staff caring for individuals with intellectual disabilities
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The Impact of Mindfulness Meditation in Promoting a Culture of Safety on an Acute Psychiatric Unit
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Introducing Mindfulness as a Self-Care and Clinical Training Strategy for Beginning Social Work Students
Gockel, A., Burton, D., James, S., & Bryer, E. (2013) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-012-0134-1 · Cited by 89 · see citing works
Association of Brief Mindfulness Training With Reductions in Perceived Stress and Distress in Colombian Health Care Professionals.
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Using Acceptance and Mindfulness-Based Workshops with Support Staff Caring for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Noone, S. J., & Hastings, R. P. (2010) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-010-0007-4 · Cited by 78 · see citing works
Resilience Training: A Pilot Study of a Mindfulness-Based Program with Depressed Healthcare Professionals
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The LIFE Model: A Meta-Theoretical Conceptual Map for Applied Positive Psychology
Lomas, T., Hefferon, K., & Ivtzan, I. (2014) · Journal of Happiness Studies · doi:10.1007/s10902-014-9563-y · Cited by 74 · see citing works
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Teaching mindfulness to psychotherapists in clinical practice: The Mindful Therapy Programme
Aggs, C., & Bambling, M. (2010) · Counselling and Psychotherapy Research · doi:10.1080/14733145.2010.485690 · Cited by 72 · see citing works
Mindfully Increasing Quality of Life: A Promising Curriculum for MSW Students
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction and self-compassion among mental healthcare professionals: a pilot study.
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Enhancing Treatment Team Process Through Mindfulness-Based Mentoring in an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
Singh, N., Singh, S. D., Sabaawi, M., Myers, R. E., & Wahler, R. (2006) · Behavior Modification · doi:10.1177/0145445504272971 · Cited by 67 · see citing works
Effects of Training Staff in MBPBS on the Use of Physical Restraints, Staff Stress and Turnover, Staff and Peer Injuries, and Cost Effectiveness in Developmental Disabilities
Singh, N. N., Lancioni, G. E., Karazsia, B. T., Myers, R. E., Winton, A. S. W., Latham, L. L., & Nugent, K. (2014) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-014-0369-0 · Cited by 66 · see citing works
Promotion of mindfulness in psychotherapists in training: Preliminary study
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Recontextualizing mindfulness: Theravada Buddhist perspectives on the ethical and spiritual dimensions of awareness.
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Enabling compassionate healthcare: perils, prospects and perspectives
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Safety organizing, emotional exhaustion, and turnover in hospital nursing units
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Brief video-module administered mindfulness program for physicians: A pilot study
Pflugeisen, B. M., Drummond, D., Ebersole, D., Mundell, K., & Chen, D. (2016) · EXPLORE · doi:10.1016/j.explore.2015.10.005 · Cited by 49 · see citing works
Teaching mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to trainee psychologists: Qualitative and quantitative effects
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Preliminary evaluation of a brief mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention for mental health professionals
Dobie, A., Tucker, A., Ferrari, M., & Rogers, J. M. (2016) · Australasian Psychiatry · doi:10.1177/1039856215618524 · Cited by 43 · see citing works
Work Stressors, Social Support, and Burnout in Junior Doctors: Exploring Direct and Indirect Pathways
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New Ways of Being a Man
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Moderators in psychotherapy meta-analysis
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Improving the Culture of Safety on a High‐Acuity Inpatient Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Unit by Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction Training of Staff
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Mindfulness and creativity in the workplace
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A religion of wellbeing? The appeal of Buddhism to men in London, United Kingdom.
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Corporate use of mindfulness and authentic spiritual transmission: Competing or compatible ideals?
Gordon, W. V., Shonin, E., Lomas, T., & Griffiths, M. D. (2016) · Mindfulness & Compassion · doi:10.1016/j.mincom.2016.10.005 · Cited by 23 · see citing works
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Design of Economic Evaluations of Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Ten Methodological Questions of Which to Be Mindful
Edwards, R. T., Bryning, L., & Crane, R. S. (2014) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-014-0282-6 · Cited by 22 · see citing works
Engagement with meditation as a positive health trajectory: Divergent narratives of progress in male meditators
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Investigating the Efficacy of Mind-Body Therapies and Emotional Intelligence on Worker Stress in an Organizational Setting: An Experimental Approach
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Mindfulness-based interventions: an overall review
Zhang, D., Lee, E. K. P., Mak, E. C. W., Ho, C. Y., & Wong, S. Y. S. (2021) · British Medical Bulletin · doi:10.1093/bmb/ldab005 · Cited by 668 · see citing works
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Workplace interventions to improve well-being and reduce burnout for nurses, physicians and allied healthcare professionals: a systematic review.
Cohen, C., Pignata, S., Bezak, E., Tie, M., & Childs, J. (2023) · BMJ open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071203 · Cited by 514 · see citing works
“Multiple systematic reviews conducted by Lomas et al 22 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…”
Result
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on the Psychological Functioning of Healthcare Professionals: a Systematic Review
Kriakous, S. A., Elliott, K. A., Lamers, C., & Owen, R. (2021) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-020-01500-9 · Cited by 342 · see citing works
“Future studies are encouraged to employ robust controlled designs with ‘active’ control groups (Lomas et al. 2019), obtain larger sample sizes and more heterogeneous samples to increase the generalisability of research findings.”
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Mindfulness-based programmes for mental health promotion in adults in nonclinical settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Galante, J., Friedrich, C., Dawson, A. F., Modrego-Alarcón, M., Gebbing, P., Delgado-Suárez, I., Gupta, R., Dean, L., Dalgleish, T., White, I. R., et al. (2021) · PLOS Medicine · doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1003481 · Cited by 319 · see citing works
“, [26,37]) neglects to disaggregate trials with active versus passive control groups.”
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The efficacy of mindfulness meditation apps in enhancing users’ well-being and mental health related outcomes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Gál, É., Ștefan, S., & Cristea, I. A. (2021) · Journal of Affective Disorders · doi:10.1016/j.jad.2020.09.134 · Cited by 289 · see citing works
Mindfulness-Based Programs in the Workplace: a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Vonderlin, R., Biermann, M., Bohus, M., & Lyssenko, L. (2020) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-020-01328-3 · Cited by 259 · see citing works
The effect of mindfulness training on burnout syndrome in nursing: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Suleiman‐Martos, N., Gomez‐Urquiza, J. L., Aguayo‐Estremera, R., Cañadas‐De La Fuente, G. A., De La Fuente‐Solana, E. I., & Albendín‐García, L. (2020) · Journal of Advanced Nursing · doi:10.1111/jan.14318 · Cited by 217 · see citing works
Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Emergency on Health Professionals: Burnout Incidence at the Most Critical Period in Spain
López, J. Á. M., Lázaro-Pérez, C., Galán, J. G., & Martínez, M. D. M. F. (2020) · Journal of Clinical Medicine · doi:10.3390/jcm9093029 · Cited by 136 · see citing works
The effect of mindfulness‐based training on stress, anxiety, depression and job satisfaction among ward nurses: A randomized control trial
Ghawadra, S. F., Abdullah, K. L., Choo, W. Y., Danaee, M., & Phang, C. K. (2020) · Journal of Nursing Management · doi:10.1111/jonm.13049 · Cited by 122 · see citing works
Health Care Workers’ Need for Headspace: Findings From a Multisite Definitive Randomized Controlled Trial of an Unguided Digital Mindfulness-Based Self-help App to Reduce Healthcare Worker Stress
Taylor, H., Cavanagh, K., Field, A. P., & Strauss, C. (2022) · JMIR mHealth and uHealth · doi:10.2196/31744 · Cited by 94 · see citing works
“The benefits of MBIs extend beyond clinical populations, with RCTs demonstrating beneficial effects on stress in nonclinical populations [26], including working adults [27] and, specifically, health care workers [28-30].”
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Mindfulness-Based Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Primary Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Salvado, M., Marques, D. L., Pires, I. M., & Silva, N. M. (2021) · Healthcare · doi:10.3390/healthcare9101342 · Cited by 100 · see citing works
“Contrary to previous meta-analyses that included physicians of all specialties [4,41], other healthcare professionals [39], or mixed interventions [42], we circumscribed our analysis only to MBIs and PHCP.”
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review of Neurocognitive Outcomes and Applications for Mental Health and Well-Being
Gkintoni, E., Vassilopoulos, S. P., & Νικολάου, Γ. (2025) · Journal of Clinical Medicine · doi:10.3390/jcm14051703 · Cited by 107 · see citing works
Mindfulness-Based Intervention for the Reduction of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Nurse Caregivers of Institutionalized Older Persons with Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Pérez, V., Menéndez-Crispín, E. J., Sarabia-Cobo, C., de Lorena, P., Fernández-Rodríguez, A., & González-Vaca, J. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph191811441 · Cited by 77 · see citing works
“Although such a conclusion may be somewhat premature given the heterogeneity of mindfulness-based interventions and the lack of independent research groups replicating specific mindfulness-based interventions, the field clearly indicates that engaging in mindfulness-based practices helps caregivers improve their well-…”
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Mindfulness-based programmes to reduce stress and enhance well-being at work: a realist review
Micklitz, K., Wong, G., & Howick, J. (2021) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043525 · Cited by 71 · see citing works
App-based mindfulness meditation reduces perceived stress and improves self-regulation in working university students: A randomised controlled trial
Schulte‐Frankenfeld, P. M., & Trautwein, F. (2022) · Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being · doi:10.1111/aphw.12328 · Cited by 51 · see citing works
Contribution of a positive psychology-based conceptual framework in reducing physician burnout and improving well-being: a systematic review
Bazargan-Hejazi, S., Shirazi, A., Wang, A., Shlobin, N. A., Karunungan, K., Shulman, J., Marzio, R., Ebrahim, G., Shay, W., & Slavin, S. (2021) · BMC Medical Education · doi:10.1186/s12909-021-03021-y · Cited by 56 · see citing works
Employee mindfulness and proactive coping for technostress in the COVID-19 outbreak: The roles of regulatory foci, technostress, and job insecurity
Tuấn, L. T. (2021) · Computers in Human Behavior · doi:10.1016/j.chb.2021.107148 · Cited by 49 · see citing works
Contemplative interventions and employee distress: A meta‐analysis
Slemp, G. R., Jach, H. K., Chia, A., Loton, D. J., & Kern, M. L. (2019) · Stress and Health · doi:10.1002/smi.2857 · Cited by 47 · see citing works
The Effectiveness of Multi-Component Interventions on the Positive and Negative Aspects of Well-Being among Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
He, J., Wang, J., Zhong, H., & Guan, C. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph19126973 · Cited by 44 · see citing works
“Based on the literature review and the concept map of well-being proposed by previous studies [8,30], the secondary outcomes included self-efficacy, depression, anxiety, stress, burden, relationship satisfaction, resilience, empathy, and competence.”
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The effects of self-leadership and mindfulness training on leadership development: a systematic review
Tenschert, J., Furtner, M. R., & Peters, M. (2024) · Management Review Quarterly · doi:10.1007/s11301-024-00448-7 · Cited by 74 · see citing works
Job Demands, Resources, and Burnout in Social Workers in China: Mediation Effect of Mindfulness
Huang, C., Xie, X., Cheung, S., Zhou, Y., & Ying, G. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph181910526 · Cited by 49 · see citing works
Network analysis of distress, suicidality, and resilience in a treatment seeking sample of first responders
Ponder, W. N., Walters, K. J., Simons, J. S., Simons, R. M., Jetelina, K. K., & Carbajal, J. (2022) · Journal of Affective Disorders · doi:10.1016/j.jad.2022.09.097 · Cited by 42 · see citing works
Twenty years of research on mindfulness at work: A structured literature review
Stuart-Edwards, A., MacDonald, A., & Ansari, M. (2023) · Journal of business research · doi:10.1016/j.jbusres.2023.114285 · Cited by 38 · see citing works
Blending mindfulness practices and character strengths increases employee well‐being: A second‐order meta‐analysis and a follow‐up field experiment
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What are the solutions for well-being and burn-out for healthcare professionals? An umbrella realist review of learnings of individual-focused interventions for critical care
Adnan, N. B. B., Dafny, H. A., Baldwin, C. E., Jakimowicz, S., Chalmers, D., Aroury, A. M. A., & Chamberlain, D. J. (2022) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-060973 · Cited by 44 · see citing works
Destress 9-1-1—an online mindfulness-based intervention in reducing stress among emergency medical dispatchers: a randomised controlled trial
Lilly, M., Calhoun, R., Painter, I., Beaton, R., Stangenes, S., Revere, D., Baseman, J., & Meischke, H. (2019) · Occupational and Environmental Medicine · doi:10.1136/oemed-2018-105598 · Cited by 39 · see citing works
The Impact of App-Delivered Mindfulness Meditation on Functional Connectivity and Self-Reported Mindfulness Among Health Profession Trainees
Smith, J. L., Allen, J. W., Haack, C., Wehrmeyer, K., Alden, K., Lund, M. B., & Mascaro, J. S. (2021) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-020-01502-7 · Cited by 37 · see citing works
Exploring the sustained impact of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program: a thematic analysis
Yavuz, M. (2024) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1347336 · Cited by 43 · see citing works
The Impact of an Online Mindfulness-Based Practice Program on the Mental Health of Brazilian Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Gherardi-Donato, E. C. D. S., Díaz-Serrano, K. V., Barbosa, M. R., Fernandes, M. N. D. F., Gonçalves-Ferri, W. A., Camargo Júnior, E. B., & Reisdorfer, E. (2023) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph20043666 · Cited by 37 · see citing works
“With regard to stress, several studies indicate the effectiveness of mindfulness practices in improving stress [6,31,34].”
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Hope, optimism, gratitude, and wellbeing among health professional minority college students
Bazargan-Hejazi, S., Dehghan, K., Chou, S., Bailey, S., Baron, K., Assari, S., Marzio, R., Teklehaimanot, S., Kermah, D. A., Lindstrom, R., et al. (2021) · Journal of American College Health · doi:10.1080/07448481.2021.1922415 · Cited by 43 · see citing works
Effectiveness of workplace interventions for health promotion
Virtanen, M., Lallukka, T. M., Elovainio, M. J., Steptoe, A., & Mika Kivimaki, B. (2025) · The Lancet Public Health · doi:10.1016/s2468-2667(25)00095-7 · Cited by 37 · see citing works
Job Demands and Resources, Positive and Negative Affect, and Psychological Distress of Social Workers in China
Huang, C., Xie, X., Cheung, S., & Zhou, Y. (2022) · Frontiers in Psychiatry · doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.752382 · Cited by 35 · see citing works
The Impact of a Psychoeducational Group Program on the Mental Well-Being of Unit-Based Nurse Leaders: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sawyer, A. T., Tao, H., & Bailey, A. (2023) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph20116035 · Cited by 37 · see citing works
“The program is grounded in a theoretical framework based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) [26–28] and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) [29,30] with an emphasis on mindfulness [31,32].”
Mindfulness-Based Intervention Development for Children and Adolescents
Saunders, D. C., & Hedy Kober, A. (2020) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-020-01360-3 · Cited by 32 · see citing works
“…and medical disorders in adults, beginning with Kabat-Zinn’s (1982) study of a mindfulness-based program (MBP) for adults with chronic pain (Castellanos et al. 2020; Goldberg et al. 2018; Khoury et al. 2015; Lomas et al. 2019;McClintock et al. 2019; Turgon et al. 2019; Vonderlin et al. 2020).”
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The efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions in promoting resilience: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
O’Connor, M., Stapleton, A., O’Reilly, G., Murphy, E., Connaughton, L., Hoctor, E., & McHugh, L. (2023) · Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.03.005 · Cited by 34 · see citing works
Job Demands and Resources, Burnout, and Psychological Distress of Social Workers in China: Moderation Effects of Gender and Age
Xie, X., Huang, C., Cheung, S., Zhou, Y., & Fang, J. (2021) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.741563 · Cited by 39 · see citing works
Psychosocial-spiritual well-being is related to resilience and mindfulness in patients with severe and/or life-limiting medical illness
Bagereka, P., Ameli, R., Sinaii, N., Vocci, M. C., & Berger, A. M. (2023) · BMC Palliative Care · doi:10.1186/s12904-023-01258-6 · Cited by 34 · see citing works
“Interestingly, the relationship between mindfulness and resilience has not been well-studied in clinical populations [39].”
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Impact of App-Delivered Mindfulness Meditation on Functional Connectivity, Mental Health, and Sleep Disturbances Among Physician Assistant Students: Randomized, Wait-list Controlled Pilot Study
Smith, J. L., Allen, J. W., Haack, C. I., Wehrmeyer, K., Alden, K. G., Lund, M. B., & Mascaro, J. S. (2021) · JMIR Formative Research · doi:10.2196/24208 · Cited by 25 · see citing works
“Accumulating research indicates that mindfulness reduces anxiety and depression and enhances well-being among health profession trainees, and a recent meta-analysis highlighted the potential efficacy of mind-body wellness programs such as mindfulness meditation for improving trainee well-being [18,19].”
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Mindfulness moments for clinicians in the midst of a pandemic
Hedderman, E., O’Doherty, V., & O’Connor, S. (2020) · Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine · doi:10.1017/ipm.2020.59 · Cited by 25 · see citing works
“Mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion insofar as we can only respond self-compassionately when we know we are struggling (McGehee et al. 2017).”
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Effectiveness of the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) vs. the mindful self-compassion (MSC) programs in clinical and health psychologist trainees
Jiménez-Gómez, L., Yela, J. R., Crego, A., Melero-Ventola, A. R., & Gómez-Martínez, M. Á. (2022) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-021-01814-2 · Cited by 24 · see citing works
The search for scientific meaning in mindfulness research: Insights from a scoping review
Phan-Le, N. T., Brennan, L. L., & Parker, L. (2022) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0264924 · Cited by 25 · see citing works
Job demands, resources, and task performance in Chinese social workers: Roles of burnout and work engagement
Tu, B., Luo, X., Sitar, S., & Huang, C. (2022) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.908921 · Cited by 23 · see citing works
Wisdom-Based Buddhist-Derived Meditation Practices for Prosocial Behaviour: A Systematic Review
Furnell, M., Gordon, W. V., & Elander, J. (2024) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-024-02323-8 · Cited by 25 · see citing works
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Authors: Lomas, T., Medina, J. C., Ivtzan, I., Rupprecht, S., & Eiroa-Orosa, F. J.
Affiliations: University of East London (GB)
Universitat de Barcelona (ES)
Leuphana University of Lüneburg (DE)
ORCID: Lomas, Tim
Medina, Joan Carles
Ivtzan, Itai
Rupprecht, Silke
Venue: Mindfulness
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published: 2018-11-29
Volume: 10
Issue: 7
Pages: 1193-1216
ISSN: 1868-8527 (ISSN-L)
1868-8535
DOI: 10.1007/s12671-018-1062-5
OpenAlex: W2902311059
Cited by: 152
References: 123
Citations by year: 2026: 9 · 2025: 39 · 2024: 20 · 2023: 17 · 2022: 23 · 2021: 24 · 2020: 17 · 2019: 3
FWCI: 1.85
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: bronze
doi.org
Licence: www.springernature.com/gp/researchers/text-and-data-mining (tdm)
www.springernature.com/gp/researchers/text-and-data-mining (vor)
Locations: Mindfulness (publishedVersion)
UEL Research Repository (University of East London) (acceptedVersion)
Dipòsit Digital de la Universitat de Barcelona (Universitat de Barcelona) (submittedVersion, public-domain)
Multilingual Matters (Channel View Publications) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
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 › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
Keywords: mindfulness-based interventions, healthcare workers, well-being, mental health, anxiety, depression, stress, life satisfaction, emotional intelligence, employee well-being

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