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The Effects of “Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Management” on the Severity of Perceived Pain and Disability in Patients With Chronic Pain

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in management of pain and functional limits of chronic pain patients. Methods & Materials: In this semi-experimental study, 30 volunteer female patients suffering from chronic pain attending a clinical assessment for treatment of chronic pain were recruited using the convenience sampling. Then, they were randomized to intervention or control group. Both groups completed the graded classification of chronic pain and pain disability questionnaires. The intervention lasted approximately 8 weeks. Data was analyzed by descriptive and covariance analysis. Results: Our results indicated that the severity of perceived pain (P=0.001) and disability caused by pain (P=0.04) in intervention group decreased significantly in comparison with the control group. Conclusion: The results suggest that themindfulness intervention can decrease the severity of perceived pain and disability in chronic pain patients.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Authors: Farzaneh Mohammadi, Parvaneh Mohammadkhani, Behrooz Dolatshahi, Mohammad Ali Asghari

Institution: University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W25828243

FWCI: 0.335

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