Randomized, wait-list–controlled pilot study of app-delivered mindfulness for patients reporting chronic pain
Jennifer S Mascaro, Vinita Singh, Kathryn Wehrmeyer, Benjamin P Scott, Ju-Hsuan Juan, A. McKenzie-Brown, Olabisi Lane, Carla I Haack
PAIN Reports April 2, 2021 DOI: 10.1097/pr9.0000000000000924 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational study Randomized Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Patients with chronic pain |
| Intervention | App-delivered mindfulness |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | App-delivered mindfulness improved social functioning and reduced pain catastrophizing, with patient characteristics predicting engagement. |
Abstract
App-delivered mindfulness improved social functioning and pain catastrophizing among patients with chronic pain. Patient characteristics predicted app engagement, highlighting important considerations for clinical settings.