Mindfulness for people with chronic pain: Factors affecting engagement and suggestions for programme optimisation
Fathima L Marikar Bawa, S. Mercer, Jane Sutton, C. Bond
Health Expectations March 12, 2023 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13745 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAttrition from mindfulness-based interventions is high among people with chronic pain, and factors affecting engagement are not well understood. This study aimed to inform the design of a mindfulness programme that would be accessible and acceptable for this population.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | People with chronic pain |
| Keywords | Medicine Psychology |
| Key finding | Factors affecting engagement with mindfulness-based interventions for chronic pain are unknown, and the study aimed to inform programme design to improve accessibility and acceptability. |
Abstract
Chronic pain is a common, multifactorial condition and pharmacological treatments have limited benefits. Mindfulness is a holistic approach that might be of value in the management of chronic pain. However, attrition rates from mindfulness‐based interventions are high and factors affecting engagement are unknown. The aim of this study was to inform the design of a mindfulness programme that would be accessible and acceptable for people with chronic pain.