Occupational burnout and stress of nurses in Taiwan regarding COVID-19: An intervention with gong medication

This study tested gong meditation as a stress-reduction intervention for nurses during COVID-19. Compared with the control group, nurses who received seven guided gong meditation sessions showed significant improvements in perceived stress and occupational burnout, including personal, work-related, and client-related burnout. Smartwatch data also showed lower physiological stress during the intervention. The findings suggest that a low-cost, easy-to-deliver meditation program may help hospitals support staff mental health during prolonged emergencies. However, the study was small, short-term, and conducted at one site, so larger studies are needed before using it as a broader workforce support strategy.