Meditation in medical practice: a review of the evidence and practice.
Prim Care March 1, 2010 DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2009.09.004 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Not specified (review of studies on meditation in medical practice) |
| Intervention | Meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The review suggests that meditation may provide benefits for stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, but the evidence is mixed and of variable quality. The authors propose that meditation can be a useful adjunct in medical practice when appropriately integrated, yet they argue that more rigorous research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and to develop clinical guidelines. |
Abstract
Meditation in medical practice: a review of the evidence and practice.
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| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |
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