Pain medicine : the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine
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Review Meta Analysis
Mind-body interventions for chronic pain in older adults: a structured review.
We conducted a structured review of eight mind-body interventions for older adults with chronic nonmalignant pain. ⋯ The eight mind-body interventions reviewed are feasible in an older population. They are likely safe, but many of the therapies included modifications tailored for older adults. There is not yet sufficient evidence to conclude that these eight mind-body interventions reduce chronic nonmalignant pain in older adults. Further research should focus on larger, clinical trials of mind-body interventions to answer this question.