Journal of Pain Research
2025
Wolf Mehling, Carrie E Brintz, Wendy Hartogensis et al.
4 citations
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has shown efficacy for alleviating chronic low back pain (cLBP) and is included in current treatment guidelines. However, benefits are moderate. We aimed to optimize MBSR for chronic pain by using recent research to develop Mindfulness-Based Pain Reduction (MBPR) and test it in patients with cLBP. Phase 1: We modified the MBSR curriculum with...
Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health
2025
Carrie E Brintz, Erin Connors Kelly, Geneva Polser et al.
People who undergo lumbar spine surgery experience variable pain, disability, and quality of life outcomes. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are recommended for chronic low back pain and may be an effective approach for surgical patients. Evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a telehealth MBI following lumbar spine surgery and refine the intervention for optimal delivery. This was...
Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health
2024
Carrie E Brintz, Geneva Polser, Rogelio A Coronado et al.
13 citations
The association between home mindfulness practice quantity in standard length mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and chronic pain outcomes is variable. Few studies focus on abbreviated MBIs (< 8 weeks) and distinguish between formal guided practices and informal practices in daily life. To characterize home mindfulness practice and explore associations between home practice quantity and...
Pain Medicine
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...
Military Medicine
October 17, 2019
Carrie E Brintz, Shari Miller, Kristine L. Rae Olmsted et al.
INTRODUCTION Rates of chronic pain in military personnel are disproportionately high. Chronic pain is often associated with mental health and substance use disorders as comorbid conditions, making treatment of chronic pain complex. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are a promising behavioral approach to managing chronic pain and psychosocial sequelae. The unique nature of the military...