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Mindfulness Meditation vs. Physical Exercise as Internal Recovery Strategies: Study on Comparative Effects on Stress, Fatigue, Burnout, Sleep Quality and Immunocompetence. A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Mindfulness meditation and Physical exercise for Stress and Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice. Completed, enrolled 72 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of this research project is to examine if including mindfulness meditation or physical exercise at lunch break improve workers' recovery from work stress. Therefore, 72 workers included either mindfulness meditation or physical exercise during their lunchbreaks for a month in order to find out if these recovery strategies have more favorable outcomes than usually spent lunch breaks concerning: a) psychological detachment, b) perceived stress, c) general health, d) burnout, e) fatigue, f) quality of sleep, g) cortisol awakening response and h) immunocompetence.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Guided mindfulness meditation focused on breath sensations, thoughts and emotions.
Cardio exercise at gym like rowing, eliptical, cycling, or running outside.