This document discusses research on the effects of meditation. It found that meditation significantly reduced stress and anxiety and improved quality of life. Participants reported that meditation practice became easier over time and that they felt relaxed. The researchers concluded that teaching meditation to patients could help reduce stress and anxiety.

4. World
Mind
Past Present Future

5. World
Mind
Past Present Future

7. 1. Focused
2. Relaxed
3. Altruistic
4. Non-Judgmental
5. In the Present Moment
6. Sustained
7. Purposeful

10. Stress Anxiety QoL
P<0.0001 P = 0.0005 P = 0.0005
Wahner-Roedler, D et al. Explore 2009; CAHCIM 2009

11. N = 45
1. How difficult was the practice?(0 = v. difficult; 5 = easy)
2. How was the overall experience?
3. Did you feel relaxed?
4. Do you think this will help our patients?

12. N = 98
1. How difficult was the practice?(5 = easy; 0 = v. difficult)
2. How was the overall experience?
3. Did you feel relaxed?
4. Do you think this will help our patients?

16. Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3
Intro PBM SM* PBM SM PBM SM
Paced Yes No Yes No Yes No
Breath
Repeat Yes No Yes No Yes No
Calm
* Breathe comfortably

17. Number of
Thoughts
One cycle of
Meditation
Relaxation