The journal of alternative and complementary medicine : research on paradigm, practice, and policy
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J Altern Complement Med · Apr 2008
Clinical TrialA pilot study comparing the effects of mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral stress reduction.
The objective of this pilot study was to compare the effects of two mind-body interventions: mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and cognitive-behavioral stress reduction (CBSR). ⋯ While MBSR and CBSR may both be effective in reducing perceived stress and depression, MBSR may be more effective in increasing mindfulness and energy and reducing pain. Future studies should continue to examine the differential effects of cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions and attempt to explain the reasons for the differences.
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J Altern Complement Med · Apr 2008
Use of complementary and alternative medicine by physicians in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasing worldwide, although relatively little is known of physician use of CAM, and there are no quantitative reports of CAM use by Russian physicians. ⋯ Physician use of CAM in Russia appears very high. The high prevalence of CAM may complicate adoption of Western evidence-based practices. Predictors and effects of CAM usage in Russian society warrant further study.