Is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Effective for People with Hypertension? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 30 Years of Evidence.
Int J Environ Res Public Health March 11, 2021 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18062882 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is effective for people with hypertension, synthesizing 30 years of evidence. The review indicates that MBSR may reduce blood pressure, but the evidence is limited by methodological heterogeneity and risk of bias. The authors suggest that MBSR could be a useful adjunctive therapy, but they call for more rigorous trials to confirm its efficacy and to establish standardized protocols.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Systematic review and meta-analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | People with hypertension |
| Key finding | MBSR may reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension, but the evidence is limited by methodological heterogeneity and risk of bias, suggesting a need for more rigorous trials. |
Abstract
Is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Effective for People with Hypertension? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 30 Years of Evidence.