The Effect of Mindfulness Breathing-Exercise on Stress and Depression Symptoms in Patients with Chronic Diseases
Journal of Academic Research in Nursing January 1, 2023 Dilek Yıldırım, Özlem Akman 1 citation
A single-blind randomized controlled trial tested mindfulness-based breathing-therapy in 100 adults with chronic diseases. The experimental group received three weekly 60-minute sessions plus a 20-minute individual breathing session; the control group sat quietly for 20 minutes. The therapy reduced perceived stress (31.92 vs. 34.60) and depression scores (2.01 vs. 4.42) compared to the control condition. The authors suggest regular mindfulness-based breathing-therapy may be important for managing stress and depression in primary care for chronic diseases.