A literature review of Breathworks and mindfulness intervention
Suraj Mehan, Julia Morris
British Journal of Healthcare Management May 2, 2018 DOI: 10.12968/bjhc.2018.24.5.235 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Randomized Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | People with long-term conditions and chronic pain |
| Interventions | Breathworks Mindfulness for Health Programme Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy body scan breathing anchor |
| Topics | Breathwork Meditation |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key findings | Findings across the reviewed studies indicated that Breathworks and other mindfulness interventions are beneficial for health, well-being, and pain management. However, the authors caution that methodological issues in the research confound a true reflection of efficacy. They conclude there is clear potential benefit for mindfulness in helping those with long-term conditions and chronic pain. |
Abstract
Objective: To review and discuss the literature concerning mindfulness interventions and the Breathworks Mindfulness for Health Programme.
Methods: Electronic databases used consisted of MEDLINE, PubMed, PsychINFO and Google Scholar. Search terms used consisted of ‘Breathworks Mindfulness’, ‘Mindfulness for Health’ and ‘Mindfulness for Pain’. Breathworks endorsed literature was also considered.
Results: Studies found varied in mindfulness interventions used from Breathworks, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. While other studies focused on specific mindfulness techniques such as the body scan and breathing anchor. Designs varied from pre to post intervention comparisons, randomised control trials, thematic grounded theory and systematic and meta-analytic reviews. Studies predominately focused on populations with long-term conditions and chronic pain. Overall, findings indicated Breathworks and other variations of mindfulness interventions to be beneficial towards health, well-being and pain management. However, true reflection of efficacy is confounded by methodological issues presented in the research.
Conclusion: There is clear potential benefit for mindfulness helping those with long-term conditions and chronic pain.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on breathwork, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupling of respiration and attention via the locus coeruleus: Effects of meditation and pranayama | 2018 | Review with original findings | |
| High ventilation breathwork practices: An overview of their effects, mechanisms, and considerations for clinical applications. | 2023 | Review | |
| Breathwork in body psychotherapy: Towards a more unified theory and practice | 2011 | Review | |
| A Practitioner’s Guide to Breathwork in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 2020 | Review | |
| Bhramari Pranayama as an aid to meditation: A review of classical yoga texts | 2020 | Review |
Citations in the library
Cites 6
- Evaluation of the breathworks mindfulness‐based pain management programme: effects on well‐being and multiple measures of mindfulness Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy November 13, 2009
- Experiencing Wellness Within Illness Qualitative Health Research April 11, 2014
- Starting where I am: a grounded theory exploration of mindfulness as a facilitator of transition in living with a long‐term condition Journal of Advanced Nursing May 12, 2016
- Research Findings Using Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Chronic Pain Pain Studies and Treatment 2015
- Effects of Eight-Week-Web-Based Mindfulness Training on Pain Intensity, Pain Acceptance, and Life Satisfaction in Individuals With Chronic Pain Psychological Reports December 1, 2016
and 1 more in the library