Abstract
This systematic review aimed to examine the effectiveness of Mindfulness-based interventions in reducing diabetes-related physiological and psychological symptoms in adults with types 1 and 2 diabetes. Five databases were systematically searched. A total of 11 studies satisfied the inclusion criteria. Mindfulness-based intervention effectiveness for physiological outcomes (glycaemic control and blood pressure) was mixed. Mindfulness-based interventions appear to have psychological benefits reducing depression, anxiety and distress symptoms across several studies. Studies' short-term follow-up periods may not allow sufficient time to observe physiological changes or illustrate Mindfulness-based interventions' potential long-term efficacy. More long-term studies that include a consistent, standardised set of outcome measures are required.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 965-983 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Early online date | 30 Dec 2015 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2017 |
