Efficacy and acceptability of mindfulness-based interventions for military veterans: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Military veterans report high rates of psychiatric and physical health symptoms that may be amenable to mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). Inconsistent prior findings and questions of fit between MBIs and military culture highlight the need for a systematic evaluation of this literature.

Objective

To quantify the efficacy and acceptability of MBIs for military veterans.

Data sources

We searched five databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO) from inception to October 16th, 2019.

Study selection

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) testing MBIs in military veterans.

Results

Twenty studies (k = 16 unique comparisons, N = 898) were included. At post-treatment, MBIs were superior to non-specific controls (e.g., waitli

SUBMITTER: Goldberg SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7554248 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature