Mindfulness: reconnecting the body and mind in geriatric medicine and gerontology.
The Gerontologist April 1, 2008 DOI: 10.1093/geront/48.2.135 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Argues that mindfulness practices can help reconnect body and mind in geriatric care, potentially improving well-being and quality of life for older adults, and advocates for integrating such approaches into geriatric medicine and gerontology. |
Abstract
Mindfulness: reconnecting the body and mind in geriatric medicine and gerontology.
Comparable studies
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| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. | 2004 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mechanisms of mindfulness | 2005 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| How Does Mindfulness Meditation Work? Proposing Mechanisms of Action From a Conceptual and Neural Perspective | 2011 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression | 2006 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART): a framework for understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness | 2012 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Effect on Emotional Distress in Older Adults Complementary health practice review April 1, 2010
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Cites 12
- The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 2003
- Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical Psychology Science and Practice 2004
- Mechanisms of mindfulness Journal of Clinical Psychology December 29, 2005
- Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Psychosomatic Medicine July 1, 2003
- The toronto mindfulness scale: Development and validation Journal of Clinical Psychology 2006
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