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This study investigated the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation (MM)techniques in alleviating pain and enhancing well-being in the elderly. Given the prevalence of chronic pain in older adults, especially those in residential aged-care facilities, there is a growing need for effective non-pharmacological pain management strategies.

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Geriatric Nursing | Nursing

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation in Reducing Chronic Pain Among the Elderly: A pilot study

This study investigated the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation (MM)techniques in alleviating pain and enhancing well-being in the elderly. Given the prevalence of chronic pain in older adults, especially those in residential aged-care facilities, there is a growing need for effective non-pharmacological pain management strategies.