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This article was originally published here J Nurs Manag. 2022 Apr 28. doi: 10.1111/jonm.13653. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT AIMS: This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of gong meditation on nurses’ perceived stress and occupational burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND: Nurses play an important role in hospitals, and they currently encounter additional stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN AND METHODS: In this experimental study, participants were provided intervention with seven sections of gong meditation, and each session lasted for approximately 50-60 min. Data were collected from July 2020 to February 2021. Eighty nurses were randomly assigned to...