Internet Mindfulness Meditation Intervention for the General Public: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mindfulness meditation interventions improve a variety of health conditions and quality of life, are inexpensive, easy to implement, have minimal if any side effects, and engage patients to take an active role in their treatment. However, the group format can be an obstacle for many to take structured meditation programs. Internet Mindfulness Meditation Intervention (IMMI) is a program that could make mindfulness meditation accessible to all people who want and need to receive it. However, the feasibility, acceptability, and ability of IMMI to increase meditation practice have yet to be evaluated.

Objectives

The primary objectives of this pilot randomized controlled study were to (1) evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of IMMIs in the general population and

SUBMITTER: Wahbeh H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4993863 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature