Effect of Mindfulness-Based stress reduction in rheumatoid arthritis patients.




"At 6 months, there was significant improvement in psychological distress and well-being (P = 0.04 and P = 0.03, respectively), and marginally significant improvement in depressive symptoms and mindfulness (P = 0.08 and P = 0.09, respectively)" (Pradhan et al, 2007).

"Mindfulness meditation may complement medical disease management by improving psychological distress and strengthening well-being in patients with RA" Pradhan et al, 2007).

Pradhan EK, Baumgarten M, Langenberg P, Handwerger B, Gilpin AK, Magyari T, Hochberg MC, Berman BM. Effect of Mindfulness-Based stress reduction in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Arthritis Rheum.  2007 Sep 28;57(7):1134-1142.

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