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Birgitta Johansson

4 papers in the library · 222 citations · publishing 2012-2025

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Mindfulness-based stress reduction as perceived by individuals with pathological mental fatigue after an acquired brain injury.

Scientific Reports February 24, 2025 Gustaf Glavå, Birgitta Johansson

After acquired brain injury (ABI), some individuals suffer from long-term fatigue and emotional distress, which affects their work ability and daily life. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has shown promising results in quantitative studies as a complementary treatment for pathological mental fatigue (PMF) after ABI. This study aims to explore how people suffering from lasting PMF after...

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-90452-y (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Mbsr Acquired brain injury Neurorehabilitation Pathological mental fatigue +1

A new mindfulness and psycho-educative program for treatment of brain fatigue, evaluated after an acquired brain injury and multiple sclerosis.

Health psychology and behavioral medicine 2025 Gustaf Glavå, Lars Rönnbäck, Birgitta Johansson

Background: Fatigue is a common long-term problem after illnesses affecting the brain, having substantial impact on work ability, social activities, and quality of life. Treatment has been requested in the healthcare and by patients. The aim of this randomized pilot study is to evaluate a new Brain Fatigue and Mindfulness program (BF-M) for participants suffering from long-term fatigue after an...

An online self-study mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people suffering from mental fatigue after an acquired brain injury.

Brain Injury July 28, 2024 Birgitta Johansson, E Dalhielm 1 citation

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program has shown promising results for people suffering from mental fatigue after an acquired brain injury. The aim was to evaluate the feasibility of a MBSR program performed as an online self-study course for this group of people. Sixty participants who had suffered an acquired brain injury with lasting mental fatigue were randomized to an online...

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) improves long-term mental fatigue after stroke or traumatic brain injury

Brain Injury July 13, 2012 Birgitta Johansson, H. Bjuhr, Lars Rönnbäck 221 citations

OBJECTIVE: Patients who suffer from mental fatigue after a stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a drastically reduced capacity for work and for participating in social activities. Since no effective therapy exists, the aim was to implement a novel, non-pharmacological strategy aimed at improving the condition of these patients. METHODS: This study tested a treatment with...