Mindfulness Meditation and Anxiety in Nursing Students.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation on reducing anxiety in nursing students.
Results Summary
The study found a statistically significant reduction in trait anxiety in the intervention group, while state anxiety decreased but not significantly. Anxiety increased significantly in the comparison group, though progression differences between groups were not significant.
Population
Nursing students (n = 49)
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness meditation | decrease | trait anxiety | nursing students | - | A statistically significant reduction | #1 |
mindfulness meditation | decrease | state anxiety | nursing students | - | decreased but not significantly | #2 |
- | increase | anxiety | comparison group | - | increased significantly | #3 |
This quasi-experimental study used a convenience sample of nursing students (n = 49) to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation on anxiety. Students participated in mindfulness meditation sessions and completed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. A statistically significant reduction in trait anxiety was found in the intervention group (p = .000); state anxiety decreased but not significantly. In contrast, anxiety increased significantly in the comparison group, but progression was not significantly different between groups. Trait anxiety may decrease with mindfulness meditation.