BackgroundMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has demonstrated benefits in chronic conditions such as cancer, chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. However, evidence in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains limited, particularly regarding the feasibility of implementing a full standardized program within pulmonary rehabilitation.MethodsThis prospective...
Psychological distress is common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study aimed to assess whether a 10-minute mindfulness intervention reduces distress and breathlessness, improves mood and increases mindfulness among hospital inpatients following acute exacerbation of COPD.Fifty patients were recruited following an acute admission. The immediate effects of a...