TOP-5 Studies on Meditation and Mindfulness from 14.10.2026 - 21.10.2026
Mindfulness and Tai Chi for Improving Sleep, Fatigue, and Pain in People Experiencing Stress After Cancer Treatment: A Partially Randomized Study of Comparative Effectiveness Considering Patient Preferences; "The Best Way to Just Be Free": A Study of the Experience of Stroke Survivors with Aphasia in an Intervention Combining Communication Strategy Training with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Managing and Preventing Practice-Related Fatigue in Radiography and Related Students: A Narrative Review; A Literature Review of Factors Associated with Burnout Among Pharmacy Students in the United States; The Impact of Exercise on the Mind-Body Connection on Pain Intensity in People with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
5. Mindfulness and Tai Chi for Improving Sleep, Fatigue, and Pain in People Experiencing Stress After Cancer Treatment: A Partially Randomized Study of Comparative Effectiveness Considering Patient Preferences.
About the study.
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness and Tai Chi methods for improving sleep, fatigue, and pain in people who have experienced cancer. Participants chose one of two interventions or were randomly assigned to them.
Results.
Compared to the control group, the Tai Chi group showed an average improvement of 1.9 points on the sleep quality scale. The mindfulness and Tai Chi groups significantly improved fatigue levels, with average improvements of 3.66 and 3.42 points respectively, and changed pain levels by more than 1 point. Correlations between changes in sleep, fatigue, and pain indicate moderate associations.
4. "The Best Way to Just Be Free": A Study of How Stroke Survivors with Aphasia Experienced an Intervention Combining Communication Strategy Training with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
About the study.
The study aimed to evaluate the impact of an intervention combining communication strategy training and acceptance and commitment therapy on mental health and functional communication in stroke survivors with aphasia. Qualitative analysis was conducted on interviews with participants who received an adapted version of the intervention.
Results.
Confirmed the usefulness of all key components of the intervention and emphasized the importance of mindfulness practice, forming a therapeutic alliance, and supporting patient autonomy.
3. Managing and Preventing Practice-Related Fatigue in Radiography and Related Students: A Narrative Review.
About the study.
The review focuses on exploring support systems and strategies for preventing and managing fatigue related to clinical practices among radiography and related students.
Results.
The literature confirms that mindfulness and resilience practices, as well as physical exercise and therapeutic massage, can reduce fatigue and related symptoms such as stress and emotional exhaustion. There is also a need for financial assistance to prevent fatigue, and integrated simulated learning is considered a possible alternative to clinical practices.
2. A Literature Review of Factors Associated with Burnout Among Pharmacy Students in the United States.
About the study.
The literature review explores factors contributing to burnout among pharmacy students in the U.S., aiming to provide a consolidated understanding of this issue for educators and college administrators.