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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).

Last updated: Jul 28, 2026•1 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score42/100
Human RCT★★☆☆☆
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Mechanism★★★★★
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Study Evidence

Study 1. 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.

observational

Solmaz E, &#xc7;elik AS · Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: 8 weeks
Intervention: 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program
Outcome: Quality of life (Utian Quality of Life Scale), life satisfaction (Riverside Life Satisfaction Scale), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), mental well-being (Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale)
Effect Size: N/A
Population: Menopausal women (n=84) at a primary healthcare center in Türkiye

Result:

PubMed: 42503602DOI: 10.1111/jnu.70116

Mechanism Graph

MBSR training enhances mindfulness and stress reduction skills
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Reduced stress and improved emotional regulation
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Decreased sleep disturbances and improved psychosocial outcomes
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Result: Improved quality of life, life satisfaction, sleep quality, and mental well-being

Limitations

  • ⚠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).

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References

  1. 1.Solmaz E, &#xc7;elik 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
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