The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Mental Health and Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Fatemeh Talebisiavashani; Mohsen Mohammadi-Sartang

doi:10.1177/08982643241263882

The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Mental Health and Cognitive Function in Older Adults

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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ID	14859083
Authors	Fatemeh Talebisiavashani (0009-0004-2205-8470, Azad University of Roudehen), Mohsen Mohammadi-Sartang (0000-0002-1613-4893, Shiraz University of Medicine Sciences)
Year	2025
Volume	37
Issue	10
Pages	619-631
Publication date	2025-12-01
Open Access	Yes
Type	ARTICLE
Venue	Journal of Aging and Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiers	ISSN: 1552-6887 • E-ISSN: 0898-2643
Publisher	SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI	10.1177/08982643241263882
Language	EN
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