Spirituality Studies 23 Phan Thi Tho et al. 6 Conclusion In this single-arm pretest-posttest feasibility study, participants reported and demonstrated substantial pre-post improvements in burnout-related outcomes and well-being following the WPRM retreat. These results provide preliminary support for feasibility and potential benefit, but they do not establish causality due to the absence of a control group and long-term follow-up. These preliminary findings warrant replication using randomized controlled designs with longer-term follow-up. We also saw benefits in the workplace. Participants experienced less exhaustion and cynicism and felt more effective at their jobs. The fact that people could easily incorporate short mindfulness exercises into their daily lives shows the program is sustainable and its benefits build up over time. However, this study has some limitations, including a small sample size and a short duration. We need more extensive research in the future. Subsequent studies should include more people and a wider range of participants over a longer References Agostinho, Inês, Neuza Reis, Luís Sousa, Rogério Ferreira, Marcelle Miranda da Silva, and Cristina Lavareda Baixinho. 2023. “Qualitative Research and the Design of Health Interventions.” New Trends in Qualitative Research 18: e857. doi.org. Alharbi, Budur Ateeq A., and Niall McKenna. 2025. “A Systematic Review of Mindfulness-Based Interventions to Reduce ICU Nurse Burnout: Global Evidence and Thematic Synthesis.” BMC Nursing 24 (1): 927. doi.org. Ānāpānasati Sutta: Mindfulness of Breathing. 2006. Translated by Bhikkhu Thanissaro. Accessed January 1, 2026. accesstoinsight.org. Atienza, Kristine Jeanica D., and Kimberly S. Jimenez. 2024. “The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation on Burnout Among Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” The Filipino Family Physician 62 (1): 155–170. Accessed January 1, 2026. thepafp.org. Baer, Ruth A. 2003. “Mindfulness Training as a Clinical Intervention: A Conceptual and Empirical Review.” Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice 10 (2): 125–143. doi.org. Batanda, Ian. 2024. “Prevalence of Burnout among Healthcare Professionals: A Survey at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital.” npj Mental Health Research 3 (1): 16. doi.org. Bodhi, Bhikkhu. 1999. The Noble Eightfold Path: The Way to the End of Suffering. Kandy, LK: Buddhist Publication Society. Borkowski, Paweł, and Natalia Borkowska. 2024. “Understanding Mental Health Challenges in Cardiovascular Care.” Cureus 16 (2): e54402. doi.org. Bowen, Sarah, Neha Chawla, Sarah E. Collins, Katie Witkiewitz, Susan Hsu, Joanna Grow, Samantha Clifasefi, Michelle Garner, Abby Douglass, Mary E. Larimer, and G. Alan Marlatt. 2009. “Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Substance Use Disorders: A Pilot Efficacy Trial.” Substance Abuse 30 (4): 295–305. doi.org. period to understand the long-term effects of the program’s benefits truly. This research adds to the growing body of evidence that mindfulness-based programs work. WPRM looks promising as a comprehensive way to improve mental and physical health. As modern society faces increasing stress and health challenges, programs like WPRM could be crucial for promoting well-being and quality of life. More research could help us better understand mindfulness and how to use it in clinical and everyday situations. Acknowledgement This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Buddhist Research Institute, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, under case number R.81/2025 on March 10, 2025.
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