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Feature Article

Effectiveness of Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure, and Heart Rate in Patients with Diagnosed Hypertension: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Received 10 Aug 2023, Accepted 08 Nov 2023, Published online: 20 Feb 2024

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