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...