Mindfulness for palliative care patients. Systematic review

ConclusionsAlthough two studies have showed statistically significant difference, only one showed effectiveness of mindfulness meditation in improving perceived stress. This study focused on one single session of mindfulness of 5 minutes for adult cancer patients in palliative care, but it was considered as possessing high risk of bias. Other schemes of mindfulness meditation did not show benefit in any outcome evaluated (low and very low quality evidence).

Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - October 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Carolina de Oliveira Cruz Latorraca, Ana Luiza Cabrera Martimbianco, Daniela Vianna Pachito, Rafael Leite Pacheco, Rachel Riera Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research