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FOURIE, J; KOTZE, Carla; HENDRICKS, Hamza  e  BHAYAT, Ahmed. Feasibility of a Digital Mindfulness Intervention for Stress Reduction Among Dental Students: A Pilot Study. S. Afr. dent. j. [online]. 2026, vol.81, n.1, pp.13-17. ISSN 0375-1562.  https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v81i01.23657.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the feasibility, uptake and preliminary effects of an app-based mindfulness meditation intervention on perceived stress among undergraduate dental students in South Africa METHODS: All oral hygiene and 2nd-4th year dentistry students were invited to complete the PSS-10 and participate in an 8-week daily mindfulness practice using the free Medito app. This single-arm pilot captured self-rated stress (0-10), PSS-10 scores, and app usage RESULTS: Thirty-one students enrolled (12% response rate), and nine (29%) completed follow-up. Mean self-rated stress decreased from 7.54±1.27 to 5.78±2.11 (non-significant trend), and mean PSS-10 decreased from 25.81±7.96 to 20.33±8.31 (non-significant trend). Adherence was modest (~53 minutes total; ~6 days of practice CONCLUSIONS: This pilot suggests potential acceptability of app-based mindfulness, but sustained engagement was limited, and reductions were not statistically significant. Larger, controlled studies are required

Palavras-chave : Mindfulness; dentistry; stress; feasibility; pilot study.

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