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Another study supports the benefit of very brief mindfulness practices embedded in existing patient care activities. Very brief practices may overcome patient reluctance to commit to more time-consuming interventions which also require additional visits to a clinic setting. Embedding these practices in familiar care-routines may also overcome stereotypes about “meditation” and unfamiliarity with complementary treatments which may elicit resistance to engagement. The studies findings show that there are positive measurable effects of very brief interventions.

Experienced meditators who have completed Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) display increased reaction time and heightened EEG signals associated with mindfulness meditation in neurophysiological tests of attention, accuracy and reaction time.

A brief Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) was acceptable and helpful for Healthcare workers during the Covid pandemic. This qualitative study published in 2024 looked at the acceptability and benefits of a half hour on-line drop-in model implemented in Toronto during the first wave of the Covid Pandemic. Generally research results are limited to the effects of an intervention at completion and at three or six months post-intervention, but many researchers suggest that long term supportive

First large-scale study of the positive mental health outcomes of Mindfulness Based Interventions for cancer patients and survivors: 2024 Review and Metanalysis published in 2024. Prior studies have focused on amelioration of emotional distress and symptoms. This study identifies eight domains of positive responses and finds all showing improvement and three: Positive Affect, Spirituality, and Post-traumatic growth maintaining statistical significance long-term.

A minimalist intervention for Hospital Nurses which consisted of listening to a ten minute meditation daily for four weeks showed measurable benefits in Perceived Stress and Self-Compassion. I have a special interest in simple low-cost interventions, having been a part of new program developments in nursing services during my career. Although the impact of this intervention was small, the intervention required little investment in time or expertise and could be implemented at low cost. If