Mindfulness-based interventions for chronic pain: a systematic review of the evidence.
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2011 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2009.0546 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Systematic review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The review suggests that mindfulness-based interventions may improve pain acceptance and psychological well-being in chronic pain patients, but evidence for reducing pain intensity is inconsistent, indicating a need for further high-quality research. |
Abstract
Mindfulness-based interventions for chronic pain: a systematic review of the evidence.
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