TOP-5 studies on meditation and mindfulness from 12.08.2026 - 19.08.2026
Psychological interventions to improve the mental health of mothers and their resilience during pregnancy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic; Effects of remote and web-based interventions on the severity of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: a randomized controlled trial with three groups; Meta-emotion in healthcare education: a theoretical integrative review; Occupational stress in vascular surgery: a narrative review of musculoskeletal and physiological stress and its mitigation; The impact of breathing exercises and meditation on the quality of life of patients with eye diseases.
5. Psychological interventions to improve the mental health of mothers and their resilience during pregnancy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review.
About the work.
A review of psychological interventions for pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic aimed at reducing psychological stress and enhancing resilience.
Results.
Most studies showed reductions in depression, anxiety, or stress, as well as some improvements in resilience-related factors. However, the methodological quality was moderate, with heterogeneous outcomes and limited follow-up.
4. The impact of remote and web-based interventions on the severity of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: a randomized controlled trial with three groups.
About the work.
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of adding a group online mindfulness-based intervention to a mental health support program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outcomes of participants receiving combined interventions were compared with a control group.
Results.
Both interventions, MBCT-R+CHA-MW and iCBT+CHA-MW, showed significant reductions in depression symptoms compared to the control group CHA-MW.
3. Meta-emotion in the education of healthcare professionals: a theoretical integrative review.
About the work.
The concept of meta-emotion and its significance in healthcare education is examined. It analyzes how meta-emotion has been conceptualized in various disciplines and how it can be applied in educational approaches for healthcare workers.
Results.
The analysis identified four broad paradigms conceptualizing meta-emotion as experiential, evaluative, regulatory, or socialization-oriented. Meta-emotion includes reflective engagement with emotional experience through processes of attention, interpretation, evaluation, and response. These paradigms reflect complementary aspects of a broader phenomenon.
2. Occupational stress in vascular surgery: a narrative review of musculoskeletal and physiological stress and its mitigation.
About the work.
The study examines the physical and psychological burdens faced by vascular surgeons, including musculoskeletal pain and burnout symptoms. It analyzes data on occupational stresses and methods for their mitigation.
Results.
Brief stretches three times a day can reduce self-reported musculoskeletal pain by up to 35%, and micro-breaks during surgery reduce muscle fatigue without increasing surgery time. In emergencies, significantly higher cortisol levels are observed compared to elective surgeries, which persist for up to 24 hours post-surgery, along with a 62% more pronounced autonomic stress response.