Effect of MBSR on Quality of Life of Patients with IBS
Deoshree Akhouri, M. Madiha, Divyashish Bhardwaj, Owais Ashraf
Indian Journal of Psychiatry March 1, 2022 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5545.341664 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 38 |
| Population | Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) aged 18-59 years, both genders, literate and illiterate, from rural and urban populations |
| Intervention | Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) |
| Duration | 2 months of weekly sessions; follow-up 3 months after completion |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The authors report that MBSR delivered in weekly sessions over 2 months improved quality of life in IBS patients, with mindfulness levels also improving after each session. They conclude that MBSR is an effective intervention strategy for improving quality of life in this population. |
Abstract
Background: Gastrointestinal disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), often goes misdiagnosed, leading to multiple consultations and medications. Various pharmacological and surgical treatments attempts to provide the desired relief; however, no fruitful results have been obtained so far. This often leads to poor quality of life among patients. Keeping in view, the present study explores the effect of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on IBS patients.
Aim: To assess and compare the effect of MBSR on quality of life in patients of IBS. To see the effect of MBSR on level of mindfulness in patients of IBS.
Methods: Total 38 patients of IBS between 18-59 years of age, both genders, literate and illiterate belonging from rural and urban population were included for the study. Those fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were taken for the study. They were explained the purpose of the study, consent was attained and assessment was done using different psychological tools. Using random sampling, patients were divided into experimental (19) and control (19) groups. Intervention of MBSR was given for 2 months; weekly sessions. Follow-up was done after 3 months of completion of therapy. The pre-post research design was used.
Results: The obtained results show that with intervention of MBSR, after every session, QoL of IBS patients also improved, accompanied by improvement in mindfulness level.
Conclusion: The present study concludes that MBSR is an effective intervention strategy for improving QoL of IBS patients.
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Healthy employees in a work environment | 2003 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 41 |
| Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2000 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 145 |
| Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Working adults | 2008 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 139 |
| Short-term meditation training improves attention and self-regulation Undergraduate Chinese students | 2007 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 40 |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Replication and Exploration of Differential Relapse Prevention Effects. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2004 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 73 |