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The Effects of Guided Imagery on Women's Health: A Systematic Review of Experimental Studies.

Paper B Peer reviewed Small trial

Key takeaways

This review gathered experimental studies of guided imagery in women, a relaxation practice that uses vivid mental pictures. It looked at cancer care, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause, and reported effects on mood and body measures. The review does not cover kidney disease, and it pools small studies rather than one large trial. Nothing here tells you whether guided imagery helps kidneys.

Who did this work

Şen Ş (Nursing (English) Department, Istanbul Atlas University, İstanbul 34408, Türkiye.) · Gözen D (Faculty of Nursing, Koç University, İstanbul 34010, Türkiye.)

Source

Paper · Europe PMC, CKD mind-body · 2026-08-17
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23081066