Mindfulness meditation: a primer for rheumatologists.
Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America February 2011 DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2010.11.010 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Argues that mindfulness meditation can be integrated into Western medical treatment plans for rheumatology patients to enhance both medical and psychological care. |
Abstract
Over the past decade, there has been an increasing interest in meditation as a mind-body approach, given its potential to alleviate emotional distress and promote improved well being in a variety of populations. The overall purpose of this review is to provide the practicing rheumatologist with an overview of mindfulness and how it can be applied to Western medical treatment plans to enhance both the medical and psychological care of patients.