Key result
Current evidence for the therapeutic effectiveness of any type of meditation is weak, as most trials suffer from methodological flaws such as inadequate controls and multiple co-interventions.
Why the study?
Does meditation improve therapeutic outcomes in clinical populations?
Population
Clinical populations across various conditions including hypertension, asthma, epilepsy…
Comparison
Meditation techniques. vs Various controls including non-meditators…
Design
Review
Authors
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The current evidence for the therapeutic effectiveness of meditation is weak due to significant methodological flaws in existing trials, though it may offer stress reduction benefits.
Does meditation improve therapeutic outcomes in clinical populations?
The current evidence for the therapeutic effectiveness of meditation is weak due to significant methodological flaws in existing trials, though it may offer stress reduction benefits.
P.H. Canter (2003) conducted an editorial in Stress-related conditions. Meditation was evaluated. Current evidence for the therapeutic effectiveness of any type of meditation is weak, as most trials suffer from methodological flaws such as inadequate controls and multiple co-interventions.
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