Mindfulness-based therapies in the treatment of somatization disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) has been used effectively to treat a variety of physical and psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Recently, several lines of research have explored the potential for mindfulness-therapy in treating somatization disorders, including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Methods

Thirteen studies were identified as fulfilling the present criteria of employing randomized controlled trials to determine the efficacy of any form of MBT in treating somatization disorders. A meta-analysis of the effects of mindfulness-based therapy on pain, symptom severity, quality of life, depression, and anxiety was performed to determine the potential of this form of treatment.

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SUBMITTER: Lakhan SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3753315 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature