Meditation and workplace health: a systematic review and meta-analysis of mental and cardiometabolic outcomes among employees

= -0.33), with most effects sustained within three-month follow-ups. Effects on perceived stress, distress, and well-being were sustained at long-term follow-up. Interventions did not show statistically significant differences in blood pressure, cortisol level, heart rate variability, or inflammatory markers. The findings require cautious interpretation due to moderate-to-substantial heterogeneity, high risk of bias, and limited CMR marker studies. The evidence certainty was moderate for well-being and sleep, and low to very low for the remaining outcomes.