Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction for depression in post-stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction for depression in post-stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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  • Ying Sun

  • Shirong Bo

  • Yongsheng Li

  • May 8, 2026

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    Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) significantly reduces depressive symptoms in post-stroke patients compared to control conditions.

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    The meta-analysis included eight randomized controlled trials with a total of 469 participants, showing substantial heterogeneity.

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    MBSR demonstrated significant benefits in reducing depressive symptoms particularly in trials conducted in Asia.

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    Participants receiving MBSR during the stable post-stroke phase showed significant improvement, unlike those in the acute phase.

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    The overall certainty of evidence for MBSR's effectiveness was rated low due to high risk of bias and imprecision.

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Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction for depression in post-stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • by Ying Sun, Shirong Bo, Yongsheng Li

  • May 8, 2026

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