Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Stress and Hospital Stay in Gastrointestinal Tumor Patients During Perioperative Period.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research November 24, 2024 Xuelian Wang, Yinzhong Lu, Chunhong Gu et al. 3 citations
Short-term mindfulness meditation training during the perioperative period reduces physiological and psychological stress in patients with gastrointestinal tumors. Patients who practiced daily meditation from admission through five days after surgery, compared to those receiving standard nursing care, had lower serum cortisol levels, reduced pain scores, shorter hospital stays, and less need for postoperative pain medication. Anxiety scores also trended lower in the meditation group, while mindfulness scores gradually increased. The findings suggest that brief mindfulness practice can help manage stress responses, improve recovery, and lower healthcare costs for this patient group.