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This unit provides you with information on how a specific mind-body therapy, meditation, may be used for treatment and/or prevention of hypertension. In this unit you will be presented with a case study of a patient to illuminate salient issues to consider when recommending this modailty for patient care.
Specifically, the purpose of this unit is to introduce you to:
- Different forms of meditation
- Use of this treatment modality as primary or adjunctive
- Safety and efficacy issues
- Treatment costs
- Community accessibility to learn these practices
After this unit, you will know how to:
- Describe different techniques of meditation
- Explain to patients how meditation may be helpful for prevention or treatment of hypertension
- Access resources to assist patients to learn and practice meditation
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Amy Locke

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Determining the Most Appropriate Recommendation |
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Forms of Meditation |
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Introduction |
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Introduction to the Patient |
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Meditation |
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Mind-Body Interventions |
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Treatment Planning With Jim |
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