The effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention on stress management during COVID-19 among caregivers and health professionals

Abstract

Background: The stress that the present global pandemic of COVID-19 has generated in every aspect of human life can be managed by activities such as meditation and mindfulness, especially among healthcare practitioners, patients, and caregivers, as well as the common man during times of crisis. Objective: To discuss the psychological impact of COVID-19 and the role of mindfulness in reducing stress and improving psychological health among caregivers and healthcare professionals. Method: We collected around 68 reviewed articles from electronic databases such as PubMed, EBSCO, CNAHIL, and Google scholar using the search terms COVID-19, stress, mindfulness, school teachers, parents and health care professionals burnout, and sleeplessness. Thirty-seven articles were included after carefully reviewing mindfulness-based stress reduction. The mindfulness-based stress reduction and remaining articles were excluded as the report focuses on caregivers and health care professionals. Results: Mindfulness appears to be an effective intervention to improve mental health, and stress reduction enhances the professional performance of medical health professionals and caregivers. There is a significant reduction in stress among caregivers, parents and health care professionals. Conclusion: Mindfulness is a safe, practical, integrative approach to reducing stress. Caregivers and healthcare providers experiencing stress or stress‐related symptoms benefit from mindfulness-based programs.