Effects of a nurse-led mindfulness-based intervention on stress and emotional well-being in hospitalized…

StudyBMC pediatrics· Dec 2025

Effects of a nurse-led mindfulness-based intervention on stress and emotional well-being in hospitalized school-aged children: a mixed-methods quasi-experimental study.

Nourah Alsadaan, Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan

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Nurse-led mindfulness program linked to large drop in perceived stress in hospitalized children

Effects of a nurse-led mindfulness-based intervention on stress and emotional well-being in hospitalized school-aged children: a mixed-methods quasi-experimental study.

Nourah Alsadaan, Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan

BMC pediatrics · Dec 2025 · Q1 in Pediatrics

Purpose

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a nurse-led mindfulness-based intervention (mindfulness-based intervention) in reducing psychological distress and improving emotional well-being among hospitalized school-aged children.

Methods

A total of 60 children aged 6-12 were systematically assigned to either the intervention group (n = 30) or the control group (n = 30).

n = 60 children

Results

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large drop in perceived stress with mindfulness versus standard care

n = 60 children

More results

Significant improvements were observed in the intervention group across all measures.

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Conclusion · 1 of 3

The nurse-led mindfulness-based intervention significantly improved psychological well-being, reducing stress, anxiety, and fatigue among hospitalized children.

Conclusion · 2 of 3

The intervention shows promise for integration into pediatric care, with high satisfaction levels from participants and healthcare providers.

Conclusion · 3 of 3

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION: This study provides evidence supporting the inclusion of mindfulness-based interventions in pediatric nursing care.