RESEARCH REVEALS THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

Course overview

Healthcare practitioners of various disciplines and their patients use meditation in a variety of settings. Meditation training has proved an excellent adjunct therapy for many conditions and should be discussed collaboratively as an option among healthcare providers. Meditation is being incorporated into many clinical practices by teams of healthcare providers. A healthcare provider's relationship with patients can influence the outcome of clinical problems as well as the satisfaction of provider and patient. A healthcare provider's physical, emotional and mental health can influence the provider-patient relationship. By reducing stress and developing concentration, meditation can not only increase concentration but also may help prevent job burnout. The result is a better relationship with patients and perhaps a method for self-healing. This course discusses meditation and the research supporting its use when caring for patients with a variety of conditions.