Meditation for Anxiety: A Holistic Approach to Treatment.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation as a primary care treatment for anxiety.
Results Summary
The study found that mindfulness meditation can effectively treat anxiety with at least 8 weeks of practice, describing it as a cost-effective and safe treatment modality.
Population
Patients struggling with anxiety (specific demographics not detailed).
Effective Dosage
Not specified (minimum duration of practice mentioned).
Duration
Minimum of 8 weeks.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness meditation | decrease | anxiety | patients struggling with anxiety | - | can be treated effectively | #1 |
meditation practice | decrease | anxiety | - | a minimum of 8 weeks | can be treated effectively | #2 |
This comprehensive integrated literature review provides evidence-based information on mindfulness meditation as a primary care treatment for anxiety. A variety of databases were utilized for article collection including MEDLINE Complete, CINAHL Plus with full text, Cochrane library, APA PsycInfo, APA PsycTests, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, and PsycARTICLES. Research suggests anxiety can be treated effectively with a minimum of 8 weeks of meditation practice. Meditation is a cost effective and safe treatment modality that can be incorporated into the care of patients struggling with anxiety.