Effect Of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on Anxiety and Blood Pressure for Hypertension: A scoping review
Citra Delima Scientific journal of Citra Internasional Institute November 6, 2023 Ady Irawan Am, Anjani Janmabhumi, Ziara Arum Wulandari et al.
This scoping review examines existing literature on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for anxiety and blood pressure in adults with hypertension. A search of four databases (2013–2023) yielded eight articles. MBCT was delivered in several formats (general, for perinatal depression, for anxiety, and by telephone), typically over eight weeks with 2–2.5 hour sessions. The review concludes that MBCT shows promise as an adjunctive intervention for managing anxiety and blood pressure in hypertensive individuals, but states that further research is needed to establish efficacy and refine clinical application.