Mind–Body Interventions in Patients With Heart Failure: State of the Science
Issued Date
2022-04-01
Resource Type
ISSN
07334648
eISSN
15524523
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85118437134
Pubmed ID
34719969
Journal Title
Journal of Applied Gerontology
Volume
41
Issue
4
Start Page
1232
End Page
1243
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of Applied Gerontology Vol.41 No.4 (2022) , 1232-1243
Suggested Citation
Suksatan W., Tankumpuan T. Mind–Body Interventions in Patients With Heart Failure: State of the Science. Journal of Applied Gerontology Vol.41 No.4 (2022) , 1232-1243. 1243. doi:10.1177/07334648211053000 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/86015
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Mind–Body Interventions in Patients With Heart Failure: State of the Science
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Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicine are broadly considered mind–body interventions (MBIs) that support physical and mental wellness in patients with heart failure (HF). The aims of this review were to integrate and summarize current evidence from MBIs in patients with HF and to identify gaps for future research. We used PRISMA guideline and conducted a literature search through six databases. Fifteen publications met the criteria, published between 2013 and 2021. This review stipulated that MBIs included yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, reflexology, massage, relaxation, and breathing interventions. The findings emphasized that MBIs could reduce physical and psychological symptoms and improve health outcomes in patients with HF. MBIs had encouraging results for patients with HF on selected physiological and behavioral outcomes. Despite the early state of the evidence in this field, it seems that MBIs will play an essential role in the future for alleviating the symptoms of patients with HF.