The Use of Mindfulness to Increase Participation in Meaningful Occupations for Individuals With Chronic Pain
Michelle Jackson, Sarbinaz Bekmuratova
American Journal of Occupational Therapy August 1, 2020 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2020.74s1-po5732 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Yoga meditation journaling mindfulness-based stress-reduction (MBSR) programs |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | States that mindfulness techniques such as yoga, meditation, journaling, and variations on mindfulness-based stress-reduction programs have been shown to positively affect an individual's relationship with chronic pain, thereby increasing opportunities for participation in meaningful occupations. |
Abstract
Date Presented 03/27/20 Chronic pain impacts multiple aspects of an individual’s life, including participation in meaningful occupations. Mindfulness techniques such as yoga, meditation, journaling, and variations on mindfulness-based stress-reduction (MBSR) programs have been shown to positively affect the relationship an individual has with chronic pain, thereby increasing opportunities for participation in meaningful occupations. Primary Author and Speaker: Michelle Jackson Contributing Authors: Sarbinaz Bekmuratova