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Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy in Improving Quality of Life Among Anesthesiology Residents

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Anesthesiology residents face high levels of occupational stress that can negatively impact their well-being and quality of life. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has emerged as a promising intervention to support mental health in healthcare professionals. To evaluate the effectiveness of a modified MBSR program on quality of life among anesthesiology residents. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This prospective, single-group pre-post intervention study included 27 third-year anesthesiology residents (mean age 28.8 ± 1.9 years; 59.3% female) from a tertiary care hospital. Participants completed a 6-week modified MBSR program consisting of three 15- minute sessions per week. Quality of life was assessed using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) Health Survey before and after the intervention. Pre-post comparisons were conducted using paired t-tests and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests as appropriate. RESULTS: Significant improvements were observed in five of eight SF-36 domains: Physical Functioning (91.67 ± 11.43 vs. 97.96 ± 4.65, p = 0.001), Role-Physical (60.19 ± 33.44 vs. 81.48 ± 22.56, p = 0.006), Bodily Pain (74.81 ± 19.01 vs. 89.44 ± 15.60, p = 0.049), Vitality (48.33 ± 15.75 vs. 71.67 ± 17.26, p = 0.001), and Mental Health (59.89 ± 13.39 vs. 78.96 ± 14.73, p = 0.004). No significant sex-based differences in treatment response were observed. CONCLUSIONS: A brief, modified MBSR program significantly improved multiple dimensions of quality of life in anesthesiology residents. These findings support the integration of mindfulness-based interventions into residency training programs to enhance resident well-being.

Source: Actas Españolas de Psiquiatría

DOI: 10.62641/aep.v54i2.1979

Authors: Edith Casillas-Alvarez, Angélica Ortega-Barreiro, Alejandro González-Ojeda, Xochitl Monteon Aspeitia, Jazmín Montserrat Guzmán Díaz, Carlos Enrique Capetillo-Texson, Guadalupe Castillo-Cardiel, Gabino Cervantes Guevara, Enrique Cervantes Pérez, Sol Ramirez Ochoa, Francisco Barbosa-Camacho, Clotilde Fuentes-Orozco

Institutions: Mexican Social Security Institute, Universidad de Colima, Universidad de Guadalajara, Hospital Civil de Guadalajara

Language: English

Topic: Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7154646667

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