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Michael Y. Wang

2 papers in the library · 2 citations · publishing 2025

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Attrition Rates in Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Chronic Pain: A Meta-Analysis

bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) May 30, 2025 Michael Y. Wang, M. Prabhavi N. Perera, Paul B. Fitzgerald et al. 2 citations preprint

Abstract Objective Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) show promise in managing chronic pain but often require substantial time commitments, leading to high attrition rates and concerns about acceptability. This meta-analysis evaluated attrition rates in MBIs for chronic pain and explored factors contributing to participant withdrawal. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, 44 studies (45...

Influence of mindfulness training on attention processing in individuals with chronic pain

medRxiv May 29, 2025 Michael Y. Wang, Neil W. Bailey, Paul B. Fitzgerald et al. preprint

Abstract Objective The dynamic impact of chronic pain on attention can lead to impairments in overall cognitive functioning. Mindfulness is a practice often adopted for pain management that includes elements of attention training. It is thought to improve the experiential acceptance of pain, thus reducing pain-sensitivity and pain-related attentional biases. The aim of this study was to examine...