Feasibility of Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Veterans Managing Chronic Pain.
Shu-Ping Chen, Huei-Tsz Liu, Joanne C Appelt, Bonnie L Klassen, Lili Liu, Janet L Smith, Antonio Miguel-Cruz
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy September 1, 2023 DOI: 10.1177/00084174231156276 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pretest-posttest single-group mixed-methods design Qualitative Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 31 |
| Population | Veterans with chronic pain |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPMTM) program |
| Duration | 12-week intervention |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Ergothérapie Group therapy Occupational therapy Quality of life Stress reduction Méditation Qualité de vie Réduction du stress Thérapie de groupe |
| Key points | Participants' pain catastrophizing scores improved, but pain intensity did not change significantly. |
Abstract
Background. Chronic pain impacts people's activity participation, productivity, mental health, and sense of wellbeing. Purpose. This study aimed to (1) evaluate the feasibility of the Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPMTM) program on reducing pain perception and enhancing the quality of life, and (2) understand veterans' experience with the program. Method. The pretest-posttest single-group, mixed-methods design was used. Thirty-one veterans were offered the 12-week intervention. The Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-29 were administered before and after the program. Focus groups and individual interviews were conducted to understand the experience. Findings. Participants' PCS scores improved (Z = -3.116, p = .002), but the pain intensity did not change significantly. Themes from qualitative data include: (1) We are not alone! (2) I have a sense of awareness, choices, and control; and (3) It does work! Implications. The study shows preliminary feasibility of MBCPMTM for veterans. This promising effect supports future rigorous testing of this intervention.
Comparable studies
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