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Exploring the effectiveness of a comprehensive mind-body intervention for medical symptom relief.
- Source :
- Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine; Feb2010, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p187-192, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10755535
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 105125570
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2009.0142