Mindfulness‐based stress reduction improves irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms via specific aspects of mindfulness
B. Naliboff, Suzanne R. Smith, J. G. Serpa, Kelsey T. Laird, J. Stains, L. Connolly, J. Labus, K. Tillisch
Neurogastroenterology and Motility April 7, 2020 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13828 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is associated with reduced gastrointestinal symptoms and improved quality of life in people with irritable bowel syndrome. In this single-arm intervention study, changes in specific aspects of mindfulness were linked to clinical outcomes, suggesting that cultivating particular mindfulness skills may drive the benefits of MBSR for IBS.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Single-arm intervention study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | People with irritable bowel syndrome |
| Keywords | Medicine Psychology |
| Key finding | 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.