Mindfulness meditation use in chronic pain treatment in rural Australia: Pitfalls and potential - A case report.
Michael Eric Russell Bishop, Mohammad Hamiduzzaman, Arron Sam Veltre
Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice 2023 DOI: 10.25259/JNRP-2022-4-7 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | Patient admitted to a rural hospital in New South Wales with chronic pain |
| Intervention | Mindfulness meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Aging Behavioral neurology Pain |
| Citations | 5 |
| Key findings | Mindfulness meditation is an emerging treatment strategy for chronic pain, illustrated by a case of a patient whose quality of life was severely impacted. |
Abstract
Mindfulness is a state of awareness characterized by open and non-judgmental recognition of thoughts and sensations and an ability to resist the usual wandering of an individual's attention. Usually achieved by meditation, mindfulness is recognized as a treatment for chronic pain. Evidence, thus far, has been characterized by poor quality trials and mixed results, but a growing body of research is further investigating its effectiveness. Despite inconclusive evidence, the inherent difficulties of mindfulness research, and problems of accessibility in rural settings, mindfulness meditation is an emerging treatment strategy for many chronic pain patients. This report presents the case of a patient admitted to a rural hospital in New South Wales, whose quality of life was severely impacted by chronic pain.
Comparable studies
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| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain sources of EEG gamma frequency during volitionally meditation-induced, altered states of consciousness, and experience of the self Advanced meditator | 2001 | Case study | n = 1 |
| Mindfulness Meditation for Alcohol Relapse Prevention: A Feasibility Pilot Study Adult alcohol-dependent graduates of an intensive outpatient program | 2008 | Prospective case series | n = 19 |
| How does it feel to lack a sense of boundaries? A case study of a long-term mindfulness meditator. A single long-term mindfulness practitioner (S) with 40 years of practice in... | 2015 | Qualitative case study | n = 1 |
| Loving‐kindness meditation to enhance recovery from negative symptoms of schizophrenia Individuals suffering from schizophrenia-spectrum disorders with persistent negative... | 2009 | Case study | |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Problem Gambling A female problem gambler | 2011 | Case study | n = 1 |
Citations in the library
Cited by 3
- Meditation: A Promising Approach for Alleviating Chronic Pain. Cureus November 22, 2023
- Trait mindfulness is associated with pain outcomes in patients with chronic back pain from a rural sample in the United States Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice February 19, 2026
- Comparative analysis of meditation techniques on well-being and consciousness states: A cross-sectional study Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice February 24, 2026
Cites 16
- The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 2003
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- Mindfulness Meditation for Chronic Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Annals of Behavioral Medicine September 22, 2016
- A Mind-Body Program for Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Internal Medicine March 1, 2016
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