Integrating mindfulness-based stress reduction

Author: Proulx K
Affiliation:
School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass 01003, USA. kaproulx@verizon.net
Conference/Journal: Holist Nurs Pract
Date published: 2003
Other: Volume ID: 17 , Issue ID: 4 , Pages: 201-8 , Special Notes: Review , Word Count: 42


Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programs may mitigate the effects of stress and disease. This integrative review identified 21 clinical studies on MBSR interventions. Although preliminary findings suggest health enhancement from MBSR, controlled, randomized studies, the operationalization of constructs, and qualitative research are needed.

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