The effect of mindfulness meditation on painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy in adults older than 50 years.
Elizabeth Teixeira
Holistic Nursing Practice 2010 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0b013e3181f1add2 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 20 |
| Population | People with diabetic neuropathy |
| Intervention | Mindfulness meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | No significant differences were found between groups, but differences between the means were found on pain quality of life and symptom-related quality of life. The authors suggest further studies may show efficacy. |
Abstract
This pilot study explored the effect of mindfulness meditation for diabetic neuropathy. Twenty participants (10 in each group) completed the study. No significant differences were found between the groups. However, differences between the means were found on 2 constructs: pain quality of life and symptom-related quality of life. Further studies may show efficacy.
Comparable studies
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|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Relation to Quality of Life, Mood, Symptoms of Stress, and Immune Parameters in Breast and Prostate Cancer Outpatients Early-stage breast and prostate cancer patients | 2003 | Pre-post intervention study | n = 59 |
| Exploring self‐compassion and empathy in the context of mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) Community sample | 2010 | Pre-post intervention study | |
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Lowers Psychological Distress In Medical Students Second-year medical students | 2003 | Prospective nonrandomized cohort-controlled study | n = 302 |
| Intensive meditation training, immune cell telomerase activity, and psychological mediators. Retreat participants and matched controls | 2011 | Controlled trial with wait-list control group | n = 60 |
| The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training for Children with ADHD and Mindful Parenting for their Parents Children aged 8-12 with ADHD and their parents | 2011 | Within-group waitlist controlled trial | n = 22 |
Citations in the library
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- Discussion on the Application of Mindfulness Therapy in the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Narrative Review Psychology Research and Behavior Management August 1, 2025
- Exploring the potential relationship between mindfulness and ratings of perceived exertion. 2013
and 18 more in the library
Cites 4
- Meditation as an intervention for chronic pain: an integrative review. Holistic Nursing Practice July 1, 2008
- Loving-kindness meditation for chronic low back pain: results from a pilot trial. Journal of Holistic Nursing September 1, 2005
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