Dr. Bormann's Research
I have over 20 years of research experience conducting quantitative and qualitative studies, including randomized clinical trials. I have studied outcomes in a variety of patient populations (i.e., adults living with HIV/AIDS; veterans with chronic illness; veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); family caregivers of veterans with dementia; healthcare employees; homeless women with insomnia; first time military mothers).
I have also studied various forms of MRP delivery to meet the unique needs of various groups. Research demonstrates that the MRP reduces psychological distress, improves health and wellbeing, and helps us slow down and focus attention to improve personal performance.
Research Collections:
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Current List of Dr. Bormann’s Research - National Library of Medicine
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Mantram-related Research Studies - National Library of Medicine
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Dr. Bormann’s Work on ResearchGate - 87 Publications
Selected Study:
Individual Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Using Mantram Repetition: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Journal of Psychiatry | Published June 20, 2018
Previous studies suggest that group “mantram” (sacred word) repetition therapy, a non-trauma-focused complementary therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), may be an effective treatment for veterans. The authors compared individually delivered mantram repetition therapy and another non-trauma-focused treatment for PTSD.
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Video Summary of this Study:
Dr. Bormann’s Author’s Spotlight featured in the American Journal of Psychiatry
Published March 3, 2020 | 3:18 runtime
"Individual Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Using Mantram Repetition - A Randomized Clinical Trial"
Being Present: Examining the Efficacy of an Internet Mantram Program on RN-delivered Patient-Centered Care
Published March/April 2021 | Nursing Outlook
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted nurses’ compassionate presence during stressful conditions. Strategies to reduce workplace stress are needed. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a stress reduction strategy, an Internet-based Mantram Repetition Program (MRP), for nurses caring for hospitalized Veterans.
The Brain, the Mind, & the Mantram
Daniel H. Lowenstein, MD | Blue Mountain Center of Meditation website
Dr. Daniel Lowenstein, Executive Vice Chancellor and Professor of Neurology at UCSF, shares his perspective on the positive effects of using the mantram from the scientific point of view.