TOP-5 studies on meditation and mindfulness from 23.09.2026 - 30.09.2026
The effectiveness of digital therapies in improving sleep quality: a systematic review and network meta-analysis; Evaluation of the feasibility of a mindfulness-based virtual intervention for stress reduction in individuals with chronic pain: a pilot randomized controlled trial; The effectiveness and psychological mechanism of the IMPROVE group therapy for college students with problematic internet use in China: a study protocol for a prospective, single-blind, randomized clinical trial; Mental health support and educational programs for new nursing graduates; Cognitive impairments in glaucoma.
5. The effectiveness of digital therapies in improving sleep quality: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
About the study.
Aimed at evaluating the comparative effectiveness of various digital therapies for improving sleep quality. The analysis included randomized controlled trials comparing six types of digital therapies.
Results.
The comparison showed that digital cognitive behavioral therapy (dCBT) significantly reduces scores on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), as well as shortens subjective sleep onset time and improves subjective sleep efficiency.
4. Evaluation of the feasibility of a mindfulness-based virtual intervention for stress reduction in individuals with chronic pain: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
About the study.
This pilot randomized controlled trial assessed the feasibility and preliminary effects of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program for individuals with chronic pain. The study included 61 participants randomly assigned to either the program or control group.
Results.
Enrollment (23.5%), retention (60.7%), and adherence (63.3%) rates were below pre-established thresholds, indicating the need for changes to the current design before conducting the final trial. A significant interaction was observed between group and assessment period for pain-related disability, PROMIS-10 (physical health and overall health), and PROMIS-29 (participation in social activities).
3. The effectiveness and psychological mechanism of the IMPROVE group therapy for college students with problematic internet use in China: a study protocol for a prospective, single-blind, randomized clinical trial.
About the study.
The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and psychological mechanisms of the IMPROVE therapy for students with problematic internet use in China. The randomized controlled trial compares the outcomes of the intervention and control groups.
Results.
The available abstract does not provide sufficient detail on the results.
2. Mental health support and educational programs for new nursing graduates: a literature review.
About the study.
The study focuses on analyzing mental health support programs and educational programs for new nursing graduates aimed at improving their workplace adaptation and job satisfaction.
Results.
Of 1,024 records, 14 studies were included. Three categories of mental health support programs and four types of educational programs were identified. Gaps in the research were found, including insufficient data on long-term effectiveness and the lack of standardized measurement tools.