CureusFebruary 1, 2025Eric J Formeister, James Mitchell, Roseanne Krauter et al.2 citations
Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe the implementation and efficacy of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program for treating dizziness symptoms in subjects with vestibular migraine (VM). Materials and methods A non-controlled prospective cohort study of 20 adult English-speaking patients with a diagnosis of VM was undertaken at a single tertiary referral center. A...
Importance: Among surgical trainees, burnout and distress are prevalent, but mindfulness has been shown to decrease the risk of depression, suicidal ideation, burnout, and overwhelming stress. In other high-stress populations, formal mindfulness training has been shown to improve mental health, yet this approach has not been tried in surgery. Objective: To test the feasibility and acceptability...