| Exploring the effectiveness of a comprehensive mind-body intervention for medical symptom relief. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20180692 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to describe possible changes in physical and psychologic symptoms among outpatients completing a 12-week mind-body medical symptom reduction program related to chronic medical conditions. DESIGN: The cornerstone of the program is elicitation of the relaxation response, and the curriculum also incorporates trainings on mind-body interactions, cognitive restructuring, nutrition, and physical activity. The Medical Symptom Checklist (MSCL), Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II (HPLP-II) and Symptom Checklist-90R (SCL-90-R) were used to assess 331 patients' physical and psychologic symptoms before and after the intervention. RESULTS: Significant post-treatment improvements in symptom frequency occurred for 12 individual symptoms on the MSCL, all 6 of the HPLP-II subscales, and 8 of the 9 SCL-90-R subscales from pre- to post-treatment. CONCLUSIONS: The results from this uncontrolled study suggest that a comprehensive mind-body intervention program might be useful as a complementary or adjunct therapy for treatment of chronic medical symptoms. |
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Authors:
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Marlene Samuelson; Megan Foret; Margaret Baim; Jonathan Lerner; Gregory Fricchione; Herbert Benson; Jeffery Dusek; Albert Yeung |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) Volume: 16 ISSN: 1557-7708 ISO Abbreviation: J Altern Complement Med Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-25 Completed Date: 2010-06-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9508124 Medline TA: J Altern Complement Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 187-92 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Chronic Disease / therapy* Female Health Promotion Humans Life Style Male Middle Aged Mind-Body Therapies* Treatment Outcome |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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5R01DP000339/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS |
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