Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
July 1, 2026
Reyhane Sarabandi, Omsalimeh Roudi Rashtabadi, Roghayeh Mehdipour-Rabori et al.
to investigating the effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention on resilience, quality of life (QoL), and individual independence in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). In this randomized clinical trial, 56 individuals with SCI were recruited through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group...
Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
June 4, 2026
Chan-Woo Yeom, Onyoo Kim, Jeong-A. Yu et al.
spinal cord injury (SCI) reduces quality of life and causes chronic inflammation. Mindfulness-based interventions may improve these symptoms. However, few studies have examined the benefits of mindfulness-based interventions in individuals with SCI. This study evaluated a tailored Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program. We conducted a non-randomized controlled trial at a national...
Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
February 18, 2025
Radha Korupolu, Chelsea G Ratcliff, Ariana Andampour et al.
Meditation and mindfulness practices offer promising non-pharmacological alternatives for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) to improve their health and well-being, but integrating such practices into daily routines can be challenging. This survey study aims to identify motivators and barriers to engagement with meditation and mindfulness interventions among individuals with SCI. A...
Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
July 15, 2024
Muna Bhattarai, Yuki Shigemoto, Ya‐Ching Huang et al.
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CONTEXT: Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) require resources to prevent or self-manage complications in order to maintain optimum functioning and well-being. Rehabilitation literature suggests that mindfulness as an internal psychological resource can play a crucial role in promoting self-management and improving health and well-being. OBJECTIVES: We sought to identify and synthesize...
Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
May 1, 2022
Jeanne M Zanca, Christine Gilchrist, Caroline E Ortiz et al.
To assess the feasibility and potential benefits of clinical meditation and imagery (CMI) for people with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) and chronic pain. Pilot randomized, controlled trial. Outpatients with SCI in the United States. 24 adults with chronic SCI (>1 year) and a >3 month history of pain rated ≥4/10 on average over the last week. 4-week program of once-weekly 2-hour group...