The efficacy of mindfulness-based meditation therapy on anxiety, depression, and spirituality in Japanese patients with cancer.
J Palliat Med December 1, 2009 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2009.0143 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Japanese patients with cancer |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based meditation therapy |
| Topics | Anxiety Depression Meditation |
| Key findings | Mindfulness-based meditation therapy reduced anxiety and depression and improved spirituality in Japanese cancer patients compared with usual care, suggesting it may be a beneficial complementary intervention. |
Abstract
The efficacy of mindfulness-based meditation therapy on anxiety, depression, and spirituality in Japanese patients with cancer.