Mindfulness-based stress reduction (mbsr) training improves some dimensions of the quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis
Psychology and Mental Health Care February 27, 2024 DOI: 10.31579/2637-8892/245 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 40 |
| Population | Patients with multiple sclerosis enrolled in the MS Society of Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) |
| Duration | 8 weeks (60-minute sessions weekly over 60 days) |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | MBSR training significantly improved several quality-of-life dimensions in MS patients, including physical function, pain management, mental well-being, energy levels, health perception, and cognitive function, but not role limitations due to physical problems, mental challenges, or social functioning. |
Abstract
Multiple Sclerosis, an autoimmune disease, can significantly impact a person's daily functioning and overall well-being. Patients often experience emotional disorders and find it challenging to regulate their cognitive-emotional responses during the course of their illness. The objective of this current study was to evaluate the impact of MBSR training on quality of life of patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The study consisted of 40 participants with multiple sclerosis, all of whom were enrolled in the MS Society of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The participants were evenly divided into two groups: an experimental group of 20 individuals and a control group of 20 individuals. The experimental group underwent a series of eight MBSR training sessions, held once a week for 60 minutes over a period of 60 days. The control group did not receive any interventions. The findings of the present study demonstrate a notable disparity between the experimental and control groups in terms of quality of life, specifically in areas such as physical function, pain management, mental well-being, energy levels, health perception, and cognitive function in relation to health changes (P<0.05). However, while these differences were statistically significant, no significant differences were noted among the dimensions of role limitation caused by physical problems, mental challenges, and social functioning (P>0.05).The results of the present study showed that MBSR training improves some dimensions of the quality of life in patients with Multiple Sclerosis and reduced negative emotion regulation strategies.