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The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Chronic Health Conditions: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

by Tristan Fitzpatrick 1,*
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Keele University
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JPHE  2022 5(2):155; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 12 July 2022 / Accepted: 15 August 2022 / Published Online: 8 November 2022
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Abstract

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has gained popularity as a complementary approach for managing various chronic health conditions. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of MBSR in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life in individuals with chronic health conditions such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, hypertension, and diabetes. Through an exhaustive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of MBSR compared to control conditions (e.g., waitlist, treatment as usual) in targeting health-related outcomes, including pain severity, physical functioning, psychological distress, and disease management. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as program duration, frequency of sessions, participant adherence, and baseline health status, to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of MBSR for chronic health conditions.

Keywords: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction; MBSR; chronic health conditions; meta-analysis; randomized controlled trials; psychological intervention;
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Fitzpatrick, T. The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Chronic Health Conditions: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2022, 5, 155. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Fitzpatrick T. The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Chronic Health Conditions: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2022, 5(2):155. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Fitzpatrick, Tristan 2022. "The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Chronic Health Conditions: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 5, no.2:155. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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