Military-related posttraumatic stress disorder and mindfulness meditation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant global mental health concern, especially in the military. This study aims to estimate the efficacy of mindfulness meditation in the treatment of military-related PTSD, by synthesizing evidences from randomized controlled trials.

Methods

Five electronic databases (Pubmed, EBSCO Medline, Embase, PsychINFO and Cochrane Library) were searched for randomized controlled trials focusing on the treatment effect of mindfulness meditation on military-related PTSD. The selection of eligible studies was based on identical inclusion and exclusion criteria. Information about study characteristics, participant characteristics, intervention details, PTSD outcomes, as well as potential adverse effects was extracted from the includ

SUBMITTER: Sun LN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8344114 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature