| HOME | HELP | FEEDBACK | SUBSCRIPTIONS | ARCHIVE | SEARCH | TABLE OF CONTENTS |
Psychosomatic Medicine, Vol 60, Issue 5 625-632, Copyright © 1998 by American Psychosomatic Society
ORIGINAL ARTICLES |
J Kabat-Zinn, E Wheeler, T Light, A Skillings, MJ Scharf, TG Cropley, D Hosmer and JD Bernhard
Stress Reduction Clinic, Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester 01655-0267, USA. jon.kabat-zinn@banyan.ummed.edu
OBJECTIVE: This study tests the hypothesis that stress reduction methods based on mindfulness meditation can positively influence the rate at which psoriasis clears in patients undergoing phototherapy or photochemotherapy treatment. METHODS: Thirty-seven patients with psoriasis about to undergo ultraviolet phototherapy (UVB) or photochemotherapy (PUVA) were randomly assigned to one of two conditions: a mindfulness meditation-based stress reduction intervention guided by audiotaped instructions during light treatments, or a control condition consisting of the light treatments alone with no taped instructions. Psoriasis status was assessed in three ways: direct inspection by unblinded clinic nurses; direct inspection by physicians blinded to the patient's study condition (tape or no-tape); and blinded physician evaluation of photographs of psoriasis lesions. Four sequential indicators of skin status were monitored during the study: a First Response Point, a Turning Point, a Halfway Point, and a Clearing Point. RESULTS: Cox-proportional hazards regression analysis showed that subjects in the tape groups reached the Halfway Point (p = .013) and the Clearing Point (p = .033) significantly more rapidly than those in the no-tape condition, for both UVB and PUVA treatments. CONCLUSIONS: A brief mindfulness meditation-based stress reduction intervention delivered by audiotape during ultraviolet light therapy can increase the rate of resolution of psoriatic lesions in patients with psoriasis.
This article has been cited by other articles:
 |
|
 |
|
  E C Young, C Brammer, E Owen, N Brown, J Lowe, C Johnson, R Calam, S Jones, A Woodcock, and J A Smith The effect of mindfulness meditation on cough reflex sensitivity Thorax, November 1, 2009; 64(11): 993 - 998. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 J. Halford and T. Brown Cognitive-behavioural therapy as an adjunctive treatment in chronic physical illness Adv. Psychiatr. Treat., July 1, 2009; 15(4): 306 - 317. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 J. M. Greeson Mindfulness Research Update: 2008 Complementary Health Practice Review, January 1, 2009; 14(1): 10 - 18. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 S. Bauer-Wu, A. M. Sullivan, E. Rosenbaum, M. J. Ott, M. Powell, M. McLoughlin, and M. W. Healey Facing the Challenges of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation With Mindfulness Meditation: A Pilot Study Integr Cancer Ther, June 1, 2008; 7(2): 62 - 69. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
J. Beauchemin, T. L. Hutchins, and F. Patterson Mindfulness Meditation May Lessen Anxiety, Promote Social Skills, and Improve Academic Performance Among Adolescents With Learning Disabilities Complementary Health Practice Review, January 1, 2008; 13(1): 34 - 45. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 T. F. Robles Stress, Social Support, and Delayed Skin Barrier Recovery Psychosom Med, October 1, 2007; 69(8): 807 - 815. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
E. L. Garland The Meaning of Mindfulness: A Second-Order Cybernetics of Stress, Metacognition, and Coping Complementary Health Practice Review, January 1, 2007; 12(1): 15 - 30. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 J. C. Christopher, S. E. Christopher, T. Dunnagan, and M. Schure Teaching Self-Care Through Mindfulness Practices: The Application of Yoga, Meditation, and Qigong to Counselor Training Journal of Humanistic Psychology, October 1, 2006; 46(4): 494 - 509. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
M. J. Ott, R. L. Norris, and S. M. Bauer-Wu Mindfulness Meditation for Oncology Patients: A Discussion and Critical Review Integr Cancer Ther, June 1, 2006; 5(2): 98 - 108. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
A. Schenstrom, S. Ronnberg, and O. Bodlund Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Attitude Training for Primary Care Staff: A Pilot Study Complementary Health Practice Review, January 1, 2006; 11(3): 144 - 152. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 A. Picardi, E. Mazzotti, P. Gaetano, M.S. Cattaruzza, G. Baliva, C.F. Melchi, M. Biondi, and P. Pasquini Stress, Social Support, Emotional Regulation, and Exacerbation of Diffuse Plaque Psoriasis Psychosomatics, December 1, 2005; 46(6): 556 - 564. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 J. E. Bormann, T. L. Smith, S. Becker, M. Gershwin, L. Pada, A. H. Grudzinski, and E. A. Nurmi Efficacy of Frequent Mantram Repetition on Stress, Quality of Life, and Spiritual Well-Being in Veterans: A Pilot Study J Holist Nurs, December 1, 2005; 23(4): 395 - 414. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 M. Irwin, J. Pike, and M. Oxman Shingles Immunity and Health Functioning in the Elderly: Tai Chi Chih as a Behavioral Treatment Evid. Based Complement. Altern. Med., December 1, 2004; 1(3): 223 - 232. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
F. Sampogna, A. Picardi, M.-M. Chren, C. F. Melchi, P. Pasquini, C. Masini, and D. Abeni Association Between Poorer Quality of Life and Psychiatric Morbidity in Patients With Different Dermatological Conditions Psychosom Med, July 1, 2004; 66(4): 620 - 624. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
B. Roth and D. Robbins Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Health-Related Quality of Life: Findings From a Bilingual Inner-City Patient Population Psychosom Med, January 1, 2004; 66(1): 113 - 123. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
M. R. Irwin, J. L. Pike, J. C. Cole, and M. N. Oxman Effects of a Behavioral Intervention, Tai Chi Chih, on Varicella-Zoster Virus Specific Immunity and Health Functioning in Older Adults Psychosom Med, September 1, 2003; 65(5): 824 - 830. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
L. E. Carlson, M. Speca, K. D. Patel, and E. Goodey Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Relation to Quality of Life, Mood, Symptoms of Stress, and Immune Parameters in Breast and Prostate Cancer Outpatients Psychosom Med, July 1, 2003; 65(4): 571 - 581. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 D. G. Fortune, H. L. Richards, B. Kirby, K. McElhone, T. Markham, S. Rogers, C. J. Main, and C. E. M. Griffiths Psychological Distress Impairs Clearance of Psoriasis in Patients Treated With Photochemotherapy Arch Dermatol, June 1, 2003; 139(6): 752 - 756. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 J. A. Astin, S. L. Shapiro, D. M. Eisenberg, and K. L. Forys Mind-Body Medicine: State of the Science, Implications for Practice J Am Board Fam Med, March 1, 2003; 16(2): 131 - 147. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
J. H. Markovitz Resolved: Psychosocial Interventions Can Improve Clinical Outcomes in Organic Disease--Moderator Introduction Psychosom Med, July 1, 2002; 64(4): 549 - 551. [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
A. S. Relman and M. Angell Resolved: Psychosocial Interventions Can Improve Clinical Outcomes in Organic Disease (Con) Psychosom Med, July 1, 2002; 64(4): 558 - 563. [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
R. Williams, N. Schneiderman, A. Relman, and M. Angell Resolved: Psychosocial Interventions Can Improve Clinical Outcomes in Organic Disease--Rebuttals and Closing Arguments Psychosom Med, July 1, 2002; 64(4): 564 - 567. [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 B. I. Rice Mind-Body Interventions Diabetes Spectr, October 1, 2001; 14(4): 213 - 217. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
A. Garg, M.-M. Chren, L. P. Sands, M. S. Matsui, K. D. Marenus, K. R. Feingold, and P. M. Elias Psychological Stress Perturbs Epidermal Permeability Barrier Homeostasis: Implications for the Pathogenesis of Stress-Associated Skin Disorders Arch Dermatol, January 1, 2001; 137(1): 53 - 59. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
F. A. Tausk and H. Nousari Stress and the Skin Arch Dermatol, January 1, 2001; 137(1): 78 - 82. [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
M. Speca, L. E. Carlson, E. Goodey, and M. Angen A Randomized, Wait-List Controlled Clinical Trial: The Effect of a Mindfulness Meditation-Based Stress Reduction Program on Mood and Symptoms of Stress in Cancer Outpatients Psychosom Med, September 1, 2000; 62(5): 613 - 622. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
S. Lutgendorf, H. Logan, H. L. Kirchner, N. Rothrock, S. Svengalis, K. Iverson, and D. Lubaroff Effects of Relaxation and Stress on the Capsaicin-Induced Local Inflammatory Response Psychosom Med, July 1, 2000; 62(4): 524 - 534. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 I. MARKS and R. DAR Fear reduction by psychotherapies: Recent findings, future directions The British Journal of Psychiatry, June 1, 2000; 176(6): 507 - 511. [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 M. Denda, T. Tsuchiya, P. M. Elias, and K. R. Feingold Stress alters cutaneous permeability barrier homeostasis Am J Physiol Regulatory Integrative Comp Physiol, February 1, 2000; 278(2): R367 - R372. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 D. Spiegel A 43-Year-Old Woman Coping With Cancer JAMA, July 28, 1999; 282(4): 371 - 378. [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 A. H. S. Harris, C. E. Thoresen, M. E. Mccullough, and D. B. Larson Spiritually and Religiously Oriented Health Interventions J Health Psychol, May 1, 1999; 4(3): 413 - 433. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
D. Spiegel Healing Words: Emotional Expression and Disease Outcome JAMA, April 14, 1999; 281(14): 1328 - 1329. [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 Meditation Helps Treatment for Psoriasis Journal Watch Psychiatry, December 1, 1998; 1998(1201): 7 - 7. [Full Text]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 Meditation Speeds the Response of Psoriasis to UV Therapy Journal Watch Dermatology, November 1, 1998; 1998(1101): 1 - 1. [Full Text]
|
|
| HOME | HELP | FEEDBACK | SUBSCRIPTIONS | ARCHIVE | SEARCH | TABLE OF CONTENTS |
