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Charis Ann Lai

2 papers in the library · 16 citations · publishing 2025

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Enhancing Whole-Person Care Through Mindfulness: Qualitative Insights from Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Mindfulness July 5, 2025 Jojo Yan Yan Kwok, Charis Ann Lai, Wilfred Wing Fung Sin et al. 3 citations

Abstract Objectives Mindfulness has emerged as a promising mental health and wellness practice, but perceptions and experiences regarding its use for chronic illness care have not been well elucidated. This study explored the perceptions and experiences of people living with Parkinson’s disease on using mindfulness techniques for rehabilitation. Method This is a qualitative descriptive study...

Effects of Meditation and Yoga on Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Inflammation in Patients with Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics 2025 Jojo Yan Yan Kwok, Lily Man Lee Chan, Charis Ann Lai et al. 13 citations

Clinical guidelines recommend a holistic approach to Parkinson's disease (PD) care, yet randomized trials examining mindfulness-based interventions in this context are scarce. This study investigated the effects of two mindfulness practices - meditation and yoga - on biopsychosocial outcomes in PD patients, including anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, motor/nonmotor symptoms, health-related...