Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 585-591 , November 2007

The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Sleep Disturbance: A Systematic Review

  • Nicole Y. Winbush, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author. Address: Suite 220 Dinnaken Office Building, 925 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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  • Cynthia R. Gross, PhD

      Affiliations

    • College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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  • Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing and Center for Spirituality and Healing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

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 This study was supported in part by a faculty development grant from the Health Resources and Services and Administration, 1DHP05168-01-00 (NYW).

PII: S1550-8307(07)00274-1

doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2007.08.003

Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 585-591 , November 2007

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