A systematic review on the effectiveness of unstandardized mindfulness interventions in improving dietary and physical activity outcomes in healthy adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mindfulness-based strategies are increasingly applied outside of standardized clinical protocols to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors. No overview exists of how mindfulness-based strategies are integrated in these "unstandardized" interventions and which strategies have potential for effect. This review (i) summarizes key intervention characteristics and strategies, (ii) provides a qualitative overview of the effectiveness of unstandardized mindfulness-based strategies for promoting healthy dietary and PA behaviors, and (iii) provides an assessment of the study quality.

Methods

Articles were identified using the PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science online databases until 11/2024. Records were included if they applied mindfulness outside of a standardized clinica

SUBMITTER: Preissner CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12060496 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature