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Feasibility of Mindfulness for Burn Survivors and Parents of Children with Burns.

Eleni Papamikrouli, Marianne B Kool, Carine Van Schie, Nancy E E Van Loey

European Burn Journal May 24, 2023 DOI: 10.3390/ebj4020020 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Exploratory pre-post intervention study Qualitative Peer reviewed
Sample size 17
Population Burn survivors (n = 8) and parents of children with burns (n = 9)
Intervention Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Duration Eight sessions; assessments at baseline, immediately after, and three months post-intervention
Measures Beck Depression Inventory-II-NL, PTSS Checklist DSM-5, Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire-Short Form, Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form, evaluation questions
Topics Meditation
Keywords Burns Group intervention Parents
Key points The authors report that an eight-session MBSR group intervention was feasible, with all participants completing it and rating it very useful and satisfactory (M = 8.8). The largest improvements were in parents of children with burns, on mindfulness skills and self-compassion, and both groups showed increased personal goal scores immediately after the intervention.

Abstract

Burn survivors, spouses, and parents of children with burns may experience psychological distress for a prolonged period. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an intervention that can improve psychological well-being. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an MBSR group intervention in a convenience sample. An MBSR group intervention was conducted for burn survivors (n = 8) and parents of children with burns (n = 9), each comprising eight sessions. The participants completed the Beck Depression Inventory-II-NL, PTSS Checklist DSM-5, Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire-Short Form, Self-Compassion Scale-Short form, and evaluation questions at baseline, immediately after, and three months post-intervention. All participants completed the intervention. The intervention was rated very useful (M = 8.8), and the participants were very satisfied (M = 8.8). The highest effect was observed in the parents' group on mindfulness skills and self-compassion. For both groups, there was an increase in personal goal scores immediately after the intervention. Qualitative data show that the participants in both groups experienced more inner peace, more awareness of thoughts and emotions, and more self-compassion. This exploratory study suggests that a mindfulness intervention is feasible and can be effective in improving mindfulness skills and self-compassion, particularly in parents of children with burns.

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