The Benefits of Meditation
The Benefits of Meditation is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 02/23/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 2/23/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
Meditation has proven to be an effective adjunct therapy for many conditions and can be discussed as a therapeutic option among healthcare providers, fitness professionals, and health educators. Healthcare programs are incorporating meditation into many clinical practices. Relaxation and meditation are beneficial in the treatment of many diseases because they have been shown to improve psychological and physical health. As complementary modalities, including meditation, gain more acceptance, healthcare providers as a team need to be informed about their uses and application to clinical practice. This course discusses meditation and the research supporting its use when caring for patients with a variety of conditions.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to educate healthcare and fitness professionals in all settings about the clinical benefits of meditation.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Name at least two meditation techniques, one brain imaging technique, and one research study that support the use of meditation in healthcare.
• Recall at least three diseases, conditions, or symptoms that have been shown to improve with the use of meditation.