Efficacy of Frequent Mantram Repetition on Stress, Quality of Life, and Spiritual Well-Being in Veterans A Pilot Study

被引:51
作者
Bormann, Jill E. [1 ]
Smith, Tom L. [2 ]
Becker, Sheryl [3 ]
Gershwin, Madeline [4 ]
Pada, Laureen [5 ]
Grudzinski, Ann H. [6 ]
Nurmi, Elizabeth A.
机构
[1] San Diego State Univ, VA San Diego Healthcare Syst, San Diego, CA 92182 USA
[2] Univ Calif San Diego, San Diego, CA 92103 USA
[3] VA San Diego Healthcare Syst, Special Infect Dis Unit, San Diego, CA USA
[4] VA San Diego Healthcare Syst, Posttraumat Stress Disorder Clin Team, San Diego, CA USA
[5] VA San Diego Healthcare Syst, San Diego, CA USA
[6] Scripps Mercy Hosp, San Diego, CA USA
关键词
pilot study; mind-body therapy; veterans; stress; spirituality; quality of life;
D O I
10.1177/0898010105278929
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Purpose: Silent, frequent repetition of a mantram-a word or phrase with spiritual significance, sometimes called a Holy Name-is an ancient form of prayer that may reduce stress and related symptoms. The authors tested the feasibility and efficacy of a 5-week (90-min per week) intervention on mantram repetition in a sample of ambulatory veterans. Method: A convenience sample (N=62) of outpatient veterans participated in the study by completing pre- and posttest self-report questionnaires on stress, anxiety, anger, quality of life, and spiritual well-being. Wrist-worn counters were provided to track mantram practice. Findings: Mantram repetition significantly reduced symptoms of stress and anxiety and improved quality of life and spiritual well-being. Conclusion: Additional research using a larger sample size and control group is needed to further substantiate the benefits of this intervention. Implications: Frequent, silent mantram repetition is easily taught and could be used by nurses and patients for managing stress and increasing well-being.
引用
收藏
页码:395 / 414
页数:20
相关论文
共 60 条
[1]  
Aguirre M. G., 1998, HLTH RELATED QUALITY
[2]  
[Anonymous], 1982, LONELINESS SOURCEBOO
[3]   Mind-body medicine: State of the science, implications for practice [J].
Astin, JA ;
Shapiro, SL ;
Eisenberg, DM ;
Forys, KL .
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY PRACTICE, 2003, 16 (02) :131-147
[4]   A profile of military veterans in the southwestern United States who use complementary and alternative medicine - Implications for integrated care [J].
Baldwin, CM ;
Long, K ;
Kroesen, K ;
Brooks, AJ ;
Bell, IR .
ARCHIVES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 2002, 162 (15) :1697-1704
[6]  
Benson H, 1993, MIND BODY MED USE YO, P233
[7]  
Benson H., 1989, AUSTR J CLIN HYPNOTH, V10, P91
[8]  
Benson H, 1996, TIMELESS HEALING
[9]   Effect of rosary prayer and yoga mantras on autonomic cardiovascular rhythms: comparative study [J].
Bernardi, L ;
Sleight, P ;
Bandinelli, G ;
Cencetti, S ;
Fattorini, L ;
Wdowczyc-Szulc, J ;
Lagi, A .
BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2001, 323 (7327) :1446-1449
[10]  
Bormann JE, 2005, ADV EMERG NURS J, V27, P163