Mindfulness-Based Programs for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: a Mixed Methods Systematic Review

ConclusionsThe limited published studies to date have not demonstrated the efficacy of  mindfulness-based programs in COPD. Further methodologically sound studies with bigger sample sizes and with consistent outcome measures are needed to verify their effectiveness. Due to the fluctuations in symptoms of the disease, and patients’ difficulties in leaving the house, home-based, web- delivered, and shorter protocols could be further tested as they could facilitate the adherence of people with COPD to mindfulness practice.
Source: Mindfulness - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research