Investigating the Efficacy of Stress Reduction Interventions Based on Mindfulness Principles in Improving Life Quality for Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture October 22, 2026 AK Mukhiddin Ugli, Ihsan Khudhair Jasim, Ahmed Shihab Ahmed et al.
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating condition that significantly impacts patients' quality of life (QoL). Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a complementary therapy for chronic conditions. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of an eight-week MBSR program in improving QoL, self-compassion, mindfulness, depression, and anxiety among COPD...