October 29, 2026
Rebecca L. Acabchuk, Nana Amma O. O. Larbi, Patricia M. Herman et al.
preprint
ObjectiveAs healthcare systems increasingly emphasize value-based care, evidence regarding the economic implications of nonpharmacologic interventions is needed to inform implementation and reimbursement decisions. This study aimed to assess the economic value of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, identify clinical populations in which economic evaluations have been conducted, and assess the...
medRxiv
October 24, 2026
Vinicius Vieira Neves, Nana Amma O. O. Larbi, Rebecca L. Acabchuk et al.
preprint
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data Sources: CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Scopus, SocINDEX, ERIC (EBSCO), and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global were searched from inception to October 2025; identified trial...
Circulation
March 24, 2026
Fan Wu, LaPrincess Brewer, Vinicius Vieira Neves et al.
Background: Mindfulness-based interventions may improve cardiovascular health (CVH) by supporting behavioral change across multiple risk factors. This study evaluated the impact of Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction (MB-BP), a mindfulness program targeting hypertension-related behaviors ( Image 1 ), on CVH using the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 framework. Methods:...
BMC Medical Education
August 1, 2025
Vinicius Vieira Neves, Daniel Teixeira Dos Santos, Marcelo Demarzo et al.
BACKGROUND: Mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression, are more prevalent in medical students than in the general population. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown evidence of effectiveness in treating these conditions. However, findings among medical students are mixed, particularly in Brazilian samples. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary...