The effect of mindfulness meditation nursing on the outcomes of in vitro fertilization–embryo transfer
Abstract
This study investigated the impact of mindfulness meditation (MM) nursing on outcomes of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET). A total of 100 infertile patients undergoing IVF-ET were randomly assigned to either a conventional care group or an MM group, with 50 patients in each. While both groups received routine nursing, the MM group received additional MM-based nursing interventions. Compared to the conventional group, the MM group showed significantly lower postoperative pain scores (VAS) and better psychological outcomes, as evidenced by improvements in anxiety (SAS), depression (SDS), sleep quality (PSQI), and overall quality of life (WHO-QOL-BREF) (all P
Fields of Study & Subjects
Reproductive Health and Technologies
Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- African Journal of Reproductive Health
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 73–82
- Publication date
- 28 February 2026
- Language
- EN