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What do we really know about mindfulness-based stress reduction?

Scott R Bishop1

  • 1Princess Margaret Hospital and the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. scott.bishop@uhn.on.ca

Psychosomatic Medicine
|January 31, 2002
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) shows some promise for stress reduction, but current research is limited and methodologically flawed. More rigorous investigation is needed to confirm its effectiveness in clinical settings.

Area of Science:

  • Mind-Body Medicine
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a widely adopted clinical program.
  • It aims to improve adaptation to medical illness through mindfulness meditation.
  • MBSR is increasingly used in medical settings for stress and emotion management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Critically evaluate the current knowledge on MBSR efficacy.
  • Assess the state of research regarding MBSR.
  • Provide recommendations for future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review across medical and social sciences.
  • Evaluation of the mindfulness construct.
  • Assessment of MBSR effectiveness and proposed mechanisms of action.

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Main Results:

  • A significant paucity of research exists on MBSR.
  • Published studies suffer from considerable methodological limitations.
  • Current evidence on MBSR effectiveness is minimal, though some promise is suggested.

Conclusions:

  • The existing evidence does not strongly support MBSR endorsement currently.
  • Further serious investigation into MBSR is warranted.
  • Recommendations for future research are provided.