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ISSN 1550-8307; 1878-7541;

2 papers in the library · 5 citations · publishing 2016-2021

Papers

Feasibility and acceptability of using a meditation app in adults with rheumatic disease.

Explore (NY) November 9, 2021 Dana D. DiRenzo, Carly Hunt, Erica Sibinga et al. 5 citations

A pilot study tested whether adults with rheumatic diseases would use a smartphone meditation app (Calm) for at least five minutes daily over 30 days. Of 35 mostly female, well-educated participants who began, 18 completed the full study. Those who finished had higher baseline stress, anxiety, pain, and global disease scores than those who dropped out. Completers averaged 283 total minutes of app use and showed significant improvement in fatigue, with trends toward less stress, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and pain. The authors conclude that app-based meditation is a feasible non-drug option for improving quality of life and fatigue, but more rigorous research is needed.

DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2021.11.003 Full text

Mindfulness Training for Health Profession Students-The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Psychological Well-Being, Learning and Clinical Performance of Health Professional Students: A Systematic Review of Randomized and Non-randomized Controlled Trials.

Explore (NY) October 24, 2016

A systematic review of randomized and non-randomized controlled trials examined the effect of mindfulness training on psychological well-being, learning, and clinical performance in health profession students. The review suggests that mindfulness training may improve psychological well-being, including reductions in stress and anxiety, and enhance certain aspects of learning and clinical performance. However, the evidence is limited by variability in study designs, mindfulness interventions, and outcome measures, indicating a need for more rigorous research to confirm these findings and establish standardized protocols.

DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2016.10.002