Mindfulness‐based stress reduction improves irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms via specific aspects of mindfulness
Bruce Naliboff, Suzanne R. Smith, J. G. Serpa, Kelsey T. Laird, Jean Stains, L. Connolly, Jennifer S. Labus, Kirsten Tillisch
Neurogastroenterology and Motility April 7, 2020 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13828 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Single-arm intervention study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | People with irritable bowel syndrome |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Changes in specific aspects of mindfulness are associated with reduced GI symptoms and improved quality of life following MBSR. |
Abstract
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common and often debilitating chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. Pharmacological treatments are often ineffective, leading to the development of a variety of behavioral interventions. Mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) is one such program that has shown efficacy in reducing gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and improving quality of life (QOL). This single‐arm intervention study examines the association of clinical outcomes with changes in specific aspects of mindfulness.