Effects of a combined nature-based and audio-based virtual mindfulness intervention on stress and wellbeing of COVID-19 healthcare workers: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent transition to an endemic phase has highly increased psychosocial distress among healthcare workers. This chronic stress may culminate into burnout, which has been associated with impaired patient care and increased medical errors. Exposure to nature-based programs have been shown to reduce levels of perceived stress and promote well-being. However, benefits derived from nature programs can be short-lived. Mindfulness-based interventions represent a promising additive option to enhance benefit. The present study proposes to combine a nature-based program with an audio-based mindfulness intervention to address stress and promote psychosocial-spiritual wellbeing in COVID-19 healthcare workers.

Methods

Between June 2021

SUBMITTER: Bagereka P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12105617 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature