J Nurs Educ. 2023 Aug;62(8):443-449. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20230612-02. Epub 2023 Aug 1.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Nursing students experience higher rates of mental health issues than other college students. This study examined the effect of a mindfulness meditation intervention on nursing students’ levels of self-reported depression, stress, and anxiety.
METHOD: This randomized, experimental study implemented an online mindfulness meditation intervention for an experimental group of nursing students and provided nursing news modules for a control group of nursing students. Participants in experimental and control groups completed the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale online before and after completing 4 weeks of audio modules.
RESULTS: Results showed a statistically significant decrease in reported scores for depression, stress, and anxiety in the experimental group.
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated the potential benefits of implementing an online mindfulness meditation intervention to support and improve mental health for nursing students. [J Nurs Educ. 2023;62(8):443-449.].
PMID:37561896 | DOI:10.3928/01484834-20230612-02
