Mindfulness and virtual reality technology in the treatment of chronic back pain
N.S. Bofanova
Russian Journal of Pain November 23, 2023 DOI: 10.17116/pain20232104156 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 100 |
| Population | Patients with chronic back pain |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The authors propose that mindfulness therapy reduces chronic back pain through higher self-efficacy and self-regulation of affective appraisals of nociceptive input, and that virtual reality technology potentiates these effects. They developed an original virtual scene scenario based on a survey of 100 patients. |
Abstract
Objective. To analyze mindfulness therapy and virtual reality technology in the treatment of patients with chronic back pain, to develop original virtual reality scene for appropriate subsequent studies. Material and methods. We reviewed the international databases (Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed) using the following keywords: chronic pain, mindfulness therapy, virtual reality technology. To create own original virtual scene and appropriate scenario, we surveyed 100 patients with chronic back pain. Results. According to available literature data, mindfulness therapy reduces chronic back pain through higher self-efficacy, confidence in ability to achieve stated goals and perform specific objectives. Mindfulness meditation strengthens the ability to self-regulate affective appraisals of nociceptive input. Mindfulness-based therapy helps patients to accept chronic pain and reduces the need to control or avoid pain. Mindfulness therapy through virtual reality technology enhances therapeutic effect of mindfulness thanks to individually selected virtual scene. We surveyed 100 patients with chronic back pain to determine a virtual scene scenario that would solve the above-mentioned problems. Conclusion. Mindfulness is a modern approach in cognitive behavioral therapy. Pain relief is due to increased activation of brain areas involved in cognitive and emotional assessment of chronic pain. Virtual reality technology potentiates therapeutic effects of mindfulness-based therapy. A virtual scene scenario is developed. Domestic clinical researches are necessary to increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation in patients with chronic back pain.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |
Citations in the library
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