Clinical impact of mindfulness meditation training combined with probiotics on postoperative gastrointestinal function, nutritional status, and psychological status in children with hypospadias.
African journal of reproductive health May 16, 2025 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i5s.11 via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAdding probiotics to a regimen of mindfulness meditation training and early enteral nutrition improved intestinal health, nutritional status, and reduced anxiety in children undergoing treatment for hypospadias. In a randomized trial of 126 children, those who received Bifidobacterium tetravalent live bacteria capsules showed better recovery of gastrointestinal function and enhanced intestinal mucosal barrier function compared to those who received only the psychological nursing and nutrition support. The findings suggest that combining probiotics with mindfulness-based care can support both physical recovery and emotional well-being in pediatric hypospadias patients.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 126 |
| Population | Children with hypospadias undergoing treatment at Capital Center For Children's Health, Capital Medical University |
| Interventions | Bifidobacterium tetravalent live bacteria capsules mindfulness meditation training early enteral nutrition |
| Keywords | Children Gastrointestinal function Mindfulness meditation training Probiotics Pediatric hypospadias care |
| Key finding | Probiotics added to mindfulness meditation training and early enteral nutrition improved gastrointestinal function recovery, nutritional status, and reduced anxiety in children with hypospadias. |
Abstract
This study assessed the clinical impact of mindfulness meditation training combined with probiotics on children with hypospadias. A total of 126 children with hypospadias undergoing treatment in Capital Center For Children's Health, Capital Medical University from December 2021 to December 2023 were recruited as the study participants. They were randomly divided into a control group (CG) and a research group (RG) using a random number table method, with 63 in each group. Both groups received psychological nursing based on mindfulness meditation training and early enteral nutrition (EN) support. In contrast, the RG added Bifidobacterium tetravalent live bacteria capsules to enhance nutritional intervention for patients. The results showed that probiotics ameliorated intestinal microecology, enhanced intestinal mucosal barrier function, accelerated gastrointestinal function recovery, elevated nutritional status and mitigated anxiety level. We conclude that psychological nursing based on mindfulness meditation training combined with probiotics can improve gastrointestinal function recovery, strengthen nutritional status, and alleviate negative emotions in children with hypospadias.