The benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices during times of crisis such as COVID-19
The benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices during times of crisis such as COVID-19
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DOI：
10.1017/ipm.2020.38
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发表时间：
2020-12-01
影响因子：
5.1
通讯作者：
Behan, C.
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作者：
Behan, C.
冥想和正念是可以在危机时期（例如当前由COVID-19引起的全球大流行）支持医疗保健专业人员、患者、护理人员和公众的实践。虽然有许多形式的冥想和正念，但医疗保健专业人员特别感兴趣的是那些有证据基础的冥想和正念减压（MBSR）。对这些做法的系统评价表明，焦虑、抑郁和疼痛评分的测量有所改善。在长期进行传统冥想练习的人和完成MBSR项目的人的大脑中，已经证明了大脑结构和功能的变化。正念和冥想练习可以很好地适用于整个生命周期和能力范围内的不同人群。在这种流行病期间引入正念和冥想练习有可能补充治疗，并且是一种为所有人提供焦虑支持的低成本有益方法。
Meditation and mindfulness are practices that can support healthcare professionals, patients, carers and the general public during times of crisis such as the current global pandemic caused by COVID-19. While there are many forms of meditation and mindfulness, of particular interest to healthcare professionals are those with an evidence base such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). Systematic reviews of such practices have shown improvements in measures of anxiety, depression and pain scores. Structural and functional brain changes have been demonstrated in the brains of people with a long-term traditional meditation practice, and in people who have completed a MBSR programme. Mindfulness and meditation practices translate well to different populations across the lifespan and range of ability. Introducing a mindfulness and meditation practice during this pandemic has the potential to complement treatment and is a low-cost beneficial method of providing support with anxiety for all.