Research
Evidence-based research supports MBSR as an effective complement to traditional medical care in a myriad of conditions. Below is a partial listing of conditions that may benefit from the practice of mindfulness.
What is the history of MBSR
The MBSR Program was launched in 1979 at University of Massachusetts Medical School, Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society™ (CFM) by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD.
Over 24,000 people have completed this evidence-based program in order to learn skillful ways to respond to stress, pain, and illness. This 8 week program offers participants a powerful integrative approach to cultivating inner resources which promote health, healing and well-being. Mindfulness is about getting off “auto pilot,” waking up, and being fully present to the richness of each moment of life.
Evidence-based research supports MBSR as an effective complement to traditional conventional medical care for a wide variety of medical and psychological conditions. Below is a partial listing of physical and psychological conditions that benefits of mindfulness practice.
Cancer:
Qiuxiang Zhang, H. Z. (2019). Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on symptom variables and health-related quality of life in breast cancer patients-a systematic review and meta-analysis. Supportive Care in Cancer, 771–78 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30488223
Carlson LE, D. R. (2013). Randomized controlled trial of Mindfulness-based cancer recovery versus supportive expressive group therapy for distressed survivors of breast cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 3119-26. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23918953
Anxiety:
Hoge EA, B. E. (2013). Randomized controlled trial of mindfulness meditation for generalized anxiety disorder: effects on anxiety and stress reactivity. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 786-792. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3772979/
Heart Disease:
Darioush Jalali, a. M. (2019). Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction program on quality of life in cardiovascular disease patients. IJC Heart & Vasculature, 1-5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6465573/Sullivan MJ, W. L. (2009). The Support, Education, and Research in Chronic Heart Failure Study (SEARCH): a mindfulness-based psychoeducational intervention improves depression and clinical symptoms in patients with chronic heart failure. American Heart Journal, 84-90. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19081401
Chronic Pain:
Veehof MM, T. H. (2016). Acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions for the treatment of chronic pain: a meta-analytic review. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 5-31. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26818413
Reiner K, T. L. (2013). Do mindfulness-based interventions reduce pain intensity? A critical review of the literature. Pain Medicine, 230-42. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23240921
Asthma:
Arefnasab Z, B. A. (2016). Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Its Effects on Psychoimmunological Factors of Chemically Pulmonary Injured Veterans. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol, 476-486. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28129680
Pbert L, M. J. (2012). Effect of mindfulness training on asthma quality of life and lung function: a randomised controlled trial. Thorax, 769-76. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22544892
Gastrointestinal Disorders:
Ghandi F, S. A. (2018). Comparing the Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy with Emotion Regulation Treatment on Quality of Life and Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry, 175-183. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30319700
Zernicke KA, C. T. (2013). Mindfulness-based stress reduction for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms: a randomized wait-list controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 385-396. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22618308
Hypertension:
Blom K, B. B. (2014). Hypertension analysis of stress reduction using mindfulness meditation and yoga: results from the HARMONY randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Hypertension, 122-9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24038797
Blom K, H. M. (2012). Hypertension Analysis of stress Reduction using Mindfulness meditatiON and Yoga (The HARMONY Study): study protocol of a randomised control trial. BMJ Open, 2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22396225
Mood Disorders:
Alsubaie M, A. R. (2017). Mechanisms of action in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in people with physical and/or psychological conditions: A systematic review. Clinical Psychology Review, 74-91. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28501707
Hofmann SG, S. A. (2010). The effect of mindfulness-based therapy on anxiety and depression: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 169-83. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20350028
Stress Disorders:
Wetherell JL, H. T. (2017). Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Older Adults With Stress Disorders and Neurocognitive Difficulties: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, e734-e743. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28686822
Sleep Disturbances:
Greeson JM, Z. H. (2018). Mindfulness Meditation Targets Transdiagnostic Symptoms Implicated in Stress-Related Disorders: Understanding Relationships between Changes in Mindfulness, Sleep Quality, and Physical Symptoms. Evidence-based Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29861769
Andersen SR, W. H.-J. (2013). Effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction on sleep quality: results of a randomized trial among Danish breast cancer patients. Acta Oncologica, 336-44. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23282113