MBSR program improves quality of life, life satisfaction, sleep quality, and mental well-being in menopausal women
An 8-week MBSR program significantly improved quality of life, life satisfaction, and mental well-being, and reduced sleep disturbances in menopausal women compared to a control group (p < 0.001). Within-group analyses showed significant improvements across all outcomes in the intervention group (p < 0.001), while no significant changes were observed in the control group (p > 0.05).
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MBSR program improves quality of life, life satisfaction, sleep quality, and mental well-being in menopausal women The current body of evidence comprises 1 study, including 1 randomized controlled trial. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 42/100 (low).
The Claim
MBSR program improves quality of life, life satisfaction, sleep quality, and mental well-being in menopausal women
This conclusion is most relevant to: Menopausal women (n=84) at a primary healthcare center in Türkiye.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program on Quality of Life, Life Satisfaction, Sleep Quality, and Mental Well-Being in Menopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. (Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸MBSR training enhances mindfulness and stress reduction skills
- ▸Reduced stress and improved emotional regulation
- ▸Decreased sleep disturbances and improved psychosocial outcomes
- ▸Result: Improved quality of life, life satisfaction, sleep quality, and mental well-being
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Menopausal women (n=84) at a primary healthcare center in Türkiye
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Single-center study in Türkiye limits generalizability to other populations
- ▸Control group received no intervention, so placebo or attention effects cannot be ruled out
- ▸No long-term follow-up reported to assess durability of effects
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MBSR program duration in this study?▼
The MBSR program lasted 8 weeks.
How many menopausal women participated in this trial?▼
A total of 84 menopausal women participated, with 43 in the intervention group and 41 in the control group.
What specific sleep measure was used?▼
Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
Did the control group show any significant improvements?▼
No, the control group showed no significant changes across any outcomes (p > 0.05).
References
- 1.Solmaz E, Çelik AS. “The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program on Quality of Life, Life Satisfaction, Sleep Quality, and Mental Well-Being in Menopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial..” Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2026. PMID: 42503602 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.70116