Objective:

To evaluate the effects of combined Balint groups and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) interventions on humanistic care competence and psychological resilience among obstetric nurses.

Approach:

• Study Design: 87 obstetric nurses were enrolled and allocated into three groups: a combined intervention group, a Balint group, and a control group. The intervention lasted 8 weeks.
• Outcome Measures: Outcomes including humanistic care competence, empathy, emotional intelligence, and psychological resilience were measured at baseline, post-intervention, and at a 6-week follow-up.
• Data Analysis: Data were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis.

Key Findings:

• The combined intervention group showed significantly greater improvements in all outcomes compared to the Balint and control groups (all P < 0.001).
• Empathy, humanistic care competence, emotional intelligence, and psychological resilience were significantly higher after the intervention.
• The Balint group alone demonstrated moderate improvements, but the combined intervention produced stronger and more sustained associations (P values not specified).

Interpretation:

The integration of Balint group and MBSR interventions is associated with enhanced psychological resilience and humanistic care competence among obstetric nurses, as reported in the study.

Limitations:

• The study was conducted in a single tertiary hospital, which may limit generalizability.
• The sample size was relatively small, with 29 participants in each group.

Conclusion:

The study provides evidence for a strategy to improve nurses’ professional quality and mental well-being through the combined effect of reflective and mindfulness-based approaches.