Global advances in integrative medicine and health
2025
Keturah R Faurot, Isabel Roth, Elondra Harr et al.
Mindfulness training has been associated with improved health outcomes among family caregivers of people living with dementia, but access to training is limited, especially in rural areas. Moreover, mindfulness training that addresses the unique perspectives of African American families is needed. The study aimed to test the feasibility and acceptability of a theory-driven, telephone-delivered...
Global advances in integrative medicine and health
2025
Jessica L Barnhill, Gabriela Castro, Christine Lathren et al.
Chronic low back pain is globally prevalent and associated with significant impairment in quality of life. Furthermore, people from historically marginalized communities are less likely to receive treatment, contributing to health inequities. Group mindfulness-based interventions improve pain and function, and virtual delivery has been demonstrated to be feasible. Little is known about how...
Global advances in integrative medicine and health
2023
Carol M. Greco, Graham A Dore, Janice M Weinberg et al.
Mindfulness research and clinical programs are widespread, and it is important that mindfulness-based interventions are delivered with fidelity, or as intended, across settings. The MBI:TAC is a comprehensive system for assessing teacher competence, yet it can be complex to implement. A standardized, simple fidelity/engagement tool to address treatment delivery is needed. We describe the...
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.)
September 8, 2020
Carrie E Brintz, Isabel Roth, Keturah R Faurot et al.
OBJECTIVE The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program is effective at improving chronic pain outcomes, but the time demand hinders participation. This preliminary study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of providing an abbreviated mindfulness program for patients with chronic pain. DESIGN A single-arm, mixed-methods, pre-post intervention study. SETTING An...