Application of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program to patients with borderline personality disorder and chronic pain: A pilot study
María Luisa Verdú, Y. Quiles
Behavioral Psychology/Psicología Conductual September 9, 2022 DOI: 10.51668/bp.8322203n (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pre-post intervention with follow-up Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 24 |
| Population | Patients with chronic pain and borderline personality disorder |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) |
| Duration | 8-week intervention, 9-month follow-up |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | MBSR improved pain, anxiety, coping, mindfulness, and quality of life in patients with chronic pain and borderline personality disorder. |
Abstract
Chronic pain has a high comorbidity with borderline personality disorder. The aim of this study was to apply and evaluate the effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program in a group of patients with both diagnoses. Twenty-four patients participated, with a mean age of 41.83 years (SD= 10.35), and a majority women (91.7%). The program consisted of eight sessions in which training in mindfulness is central, and was developed through formal practices (yoga, sitting meditation) or informal practices (mindfulness in activities of daily life) in which attitudes as acceptance and openness were promoted. In addition to the post-intervention evaluation, a 9-month follow-up was performed. The results showed improvements in the intensity and interference of pain, anxiety, some coping strategies (cognitive reappraisal, distraction, and mental self-control), mindfulness and quality of life. These results suggest the efficacy of the MBSR program in these patients.
Comparable studies
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