Self-directed Mindfulness Training and Improvement in Blood Pressure, Migraine Frequency, and Quality of Life:

Global Advances in Health and Medicine

Erica B.Oberg¹ 

关键词: Mindfulness;    meditation;    hypertension;    migraine;    complementary;    alternative medicine;    case report;    patient-centered care;   

DOI  :  10.7453/gahmj.2013.006

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Background:Interest in case studies has undergone a resurgence concurrent with increasing prioritization of illustrations of patient-centered care. However, substantial inclusion of the patient in these reports remains limited. Here, a doctor and patient collaborate to present her case report of self-directed mindfulness training and the subsequent changes in blood pressure, migraine frequency, and quality of life.Methods:After receiving encouragement from her naturopathic doctor, the patient initiated an 8-week program in mindfulness training following the Kabat-Zinn protocol and logged her daily blood pressure and symptoms before and after meditation sessions over an 11-week period.Results:Patient-reported outcomes included decreased perceived stress, increased focus, and a newfound sense of centeredness and calm. Changes in objective outcomes were clinically and statistically significant, including reductions in mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure between week 1 and week 11 (P = .0001 and P = .0...

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