Students in the alternative medicine course experienced a significant increase in scores on the tension-anxiety and fatigue-inertia subscales. However, they also experienced a decrease in scores on the vigor-activity subscale.

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- Researchers used multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) to obtain their results.
- Students in the MBSR course and alternative medicine course both experienced a change in TMD scores, although the changes were in opposite directions.
- Changes in POMS scores within the MBSR group differed depending on the POMS subscale.
- Students in the control group alternative medicine class experienced a significant decrease in scores on the vigor-activity subscale.

Effectiveness of an MBSR Elective Course for 2nd Year Medical Students: Results

Rosenzweig, S., Reibel, D. K., Greeson, J. M., Brainard, G. C., & Hojat, M. (2003). Mindfulness-based stress reduction lowers psychological distress in medical students. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 15(2), 88-92. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15328015TLM1502_03

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Lowers Psychological Distress in Medical Students 

Students in the MBSR course experienced a significant decrease in total mood disturbance scores by the end of the semester, whereas students in the alternative medicine course experienced a significant increase in total mood disturbance scores by the end of the semester

Effectiveness of an MBSR Elective Course for 2nd Year Medical Students: Between Groups Difference in TMD Scores

Students in the MBSR course experienced a significant decrease in scores on the tension-anxiety and confusion-bewilderment subscales. However, they also experienced a significant increase on the vigor-activity subscale.

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