Effect of a 5-Minute Mindfulness-of-Gratitude Practice on Suffering and Spiritual Well-Being in Palliative Care Inpatients: A Randomized Controlled Study.
The American journal of hospice & palliative care July 22, 2026 DOI: 10.1177/10499091261471078 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Palliative care inpatients |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-of-gratitude practice |
| Dose | 5-minute session |
| Topics | End-of-life distress Meditation |
| Key findings | The 5-minute mindfulness-of-gratitude practice significantly reduced suffering and improved spiritual well-being in palliative care inpatients compared to the control group, indicating its potential as a brief intervention for existential distress. |
Abstract
Effect of a 5-Minute Mindfulness-of-Gratitude Practice on Suffering and Spiritual Well-Being in Palliative Care Inpatients: A Randomized Controlled Study.
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on end-of-life distress, most cited first.
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