ABSTRACT

This systematic review of randomized controlled trials investigated the effects of two religious/spiritual (R/S) practices (breathwork and chanting) on mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms). After registering with PROSPERO (CRD42020136645), a systematic search of four major databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and ProQuest) was undertaken using predetermined eligibility criteria. Quality of included studies was assessed using the PEDro scale and Cochrane risk of bias tool. Although varying in quality, 15 included studies provide moderate to strong support for the effectiveness of chanting and breathwork to alleviate anxiety, depression, stress, and symptoms of PTSD.

摘要

这项对随机对照试验的系统评价调查了两种宗教/精神 (R/S) 实践（呼吸和诵经）对心理健康结果（抑郁、焦虑、压力和创伤后应激障碍 (PTSD) 症状）的影响。在 PROSPERO (CRD42020136645) 注册后，使用预定的资格标准对四个主要数据库（CINAHL、MEDLINE、PsycINFO 和 ProQuest）进行了系统搜索。使用 PEDro 量表和 Cochrane 偏倚风险工具评估纳入研究的质量。尽管质量参差不齐，但纳入的 15 项研究为吟诵和呼吸法在缓解焦虑、抑郁、压力和 PTSD 症状方面的有效性提供了中度到强烈的支持。