Original Reports: Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors--Effectiveness of Transcendental Meditation on Functional Capacity and Quality of Life of African Americans with Congestive Heart Failure: A Randomized Control Study

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a transcendental meditation stress reduction program for African Americans (average age of 55) with congestive heart failure. In general, it was concluded that meditation can be effective in improving quality of life and functional capac...

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Published in:Ethnicity & disease 2006-12, Vol.17 (1), p.72ff-72ff
Main Authors: Jayadevappa, Ravishankar, Johnson, Jerry C, Bloom, Bernard S, Nidich, Sanford, Desai, Shashank, Chhatre, Sumedha, Raziano, Donna B, Schneider, Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African Americans
Cardiovascular Disease
Health and Medicine
Medical research
Meditation
Quality of life
United States
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a transcendental meditation stress reduction program for African Americans (average age of 55) with congestive heart failure. In general, it was concluded that meditation can be effective in improving quality of life and functional capacity for the patients who were studied.
ISSN:1049-510X