SynthesisBMC cardiovascular disorders2024
Effect of mindfulness-based interventions on people with prehypertension or hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Healthy Living Behaviors Training on Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms and Quality of Life
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- The Japanese Society of Hypertension Guidelines for the management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension 2025 (JSH2025).Hypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension · 2026Article
- Impact of Key Lifestyle Behaviors on Hypertension Control: Implications for Optimizing Patient Management.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Stress, Anxiety, and Self-Efficacy in Hypertension: Evidence from a Romanian Case-Control Study.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program to Improve Well-Being and Health in Healthcare Professionals.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Additional Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Elderly Patients With Hypertension.Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) · 2025Article
- Mechanisms and treatment of obesity-related hypertension-Part 2: Treatments.Clinical kidney journal · 2025Review
- The impact of psychological factors on hypertension and its psychological intervention in pilot selection candidates.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Meta-Analytic Insights Into Mindfulness Approaches for Depression and Diabetes Comorbidity Care.Diabetes spectrum : a publication of the American Diabetes Association · 2025Article
- Exploring experiences and perspectives of patients on hypertension management in Southern Ethiopia: a phenomenological study.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Research progress on the role of mindfulness in intervention for adolescent obesity.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundHypertension and prehypertension have been widely recognized as the main contributors of global mortality. Evidence shows mindfulness-based interventions may reduce blood pressure and improve mental health. However, the effect of mindfulness-based interventions on blood pressure and mental health has not been fully understood.
methodsPotential studies published before May 24th 2023 were identified by searching Embase, Ovid Emcare, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, Cochrane, PubMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang database, and VIP China Science. Additionally, two grey databases were searched: Mednar, WorldWideScience.org. The risk of bias in the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment tool. The random-effects meta-analyses were conducted using Review Man 5.4 software and the key outcomes are presented as mean difference or standard mean difference and the 95% confidential interval.
resultsSearches returned 802 studies in total, of which 12 were included (N = 715). The duration of interventions was 8 weeks in 10 trials and 6 weeks in one trial. Pooled effect sizes indicated reductions in systolic blood pressure (MD = - 9.12, 95% CI [- 12.18, - 6.05], p < 0.001), diastolic blood pressure (MD = - 5.66, 95% CI [- 8.88, - 2.43], p < 0.001), anxiety (SMD = - 4.10; 95% CI [- 6.49, - 1.71], p < 0.001), depression (SMD = - 1.70, 95%CI [- 2.95, - 0.44], p < 0.001) and perceived stress (SMD = - 5.91, 95%CI [- 8.74, - 3.09], p < 0.001) at post-intervention. The findings from subgroup analyses are favorable for mindfulness-based interventions regardless of gender and baseline blood pressure with regard to BP reduction, with a more profound effect observed in participants with higher pre-intervention blood pressure.
conclusionsThe results provide evidence for the positive role of mindfulness-based interventions in hypertension management. More large randomized control trials with sufficient statistical power and long-term follow-up are needed.
trial registrationThe protocol had been registered with Prospero on October 2nd 2021 (registration NO. CRD42021282504 ).
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