Meditation as an intervention for chronic pain: an integrative review.
Holistic Nursing Practice July 1, 2008 DOI: 10.1097/01.hnp.0000326006.65310.a7 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Argues that meditation shows promise as an adjunctive intervention for chronic pain, with some evidence suggesting benefits for pain and psychological outcomes, but emphasizes the need for more rigorous studies to confirm efficacy. |
Abstract
Meditation as an intervention for chronic pain: an integrative review.
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| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
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