Mindfulness-based interventions for pain, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients receiving palliative care: a meta-analysis.
Journal of Research in Nursing February 26, 2026 DOI: 10.1177/17449871261419719 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Meta-analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Patients receiving palliative care |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based interventions |
| Topics | Anxiety Depression End-of-life distress Meditation |
| Key findings | The meta-analysis suggests that mindfulness-based interventions can reduce anxiety and depression and improve quality of life in palliative care patients, but the effect on pain is uncertain. The authors propose these interventions as a promising adjunct, while emphasizing the need for more robust research. |
Abstract
Mindfulness-based interventions for pain, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients receiving palliative care: a meta-analysis.
Comparable studies
Other systematic reviews and meta-analyses on end-of-life distress, most cited first.
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