Discussion on the Application of Mindfulness Therapy in the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Narrative Review
Qing Fan, Shuang Yu, Xu Sun, Yao Dong, Yao Chen, Lihong Jia
Psychology Research and Behavior Management August 1, 2025 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s533200 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Narrative review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Peripheral neuropathy Diabetic neuropathy Narrative therapy Psychotherapist Narrative review Diabetes mellitus Endocrinology |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key findings | Argues that mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) may improve pain perception, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy by reshaping cognitive experience of pain, though current treatment strategies remain unsatisfactory. |
Abstract
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one of the most common chronic complications of diabetes. It has a slow and insidious onset, mainly manifested as sensory and motor dysfunction, and increases susceptibility to psychological problems such as anxiety and depression, seriously affecting the quality of life of patients. The current treatment strategies focus on effective metabolic management and lifestyle intervention, but the results are not satisfactory. Mindfulness therapy (MBT), as a non-pharmaceutical intervention method, has gradually shown potential value in the treatment of DPN. This review incorporates studies on the two in recent years, revealing the main mechanism by which MBT affects neuropsychology. It explores the feasibility and application status of MBT in reshaping the cognitive experience of pain in patients with DPN, alleviating pain perception, improving psychological states such as anxiety and depression, and thereby enhancing the overall quality of life. In conclusion, our research provides more powerful evidence for the clinical treatment of patients with DPN by applying MBT.