This study aims to explore the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on alleviating fatigue symptoms in cancer patients during treatment. Cancer-related fatigue is a common and persistent clinical symptom that affects approximately 60% to 90% of patients, diminishing their quality of life and potentially interfering with treatment adherence. In recent years, this integrative...
본 연구는 서구의 마음챙김 자기연민(MSC) 프로그램을 한국 노인의 인지•정서적 특성에 부합하도록 ‘감각 회상 통합’ 구조로 재구성한 연민명상 프로그램의 효과를 검증하였다. 수도권에 거주하는 노인 10명을 대상으로 12회기 집단 프로그램을 실시하고, 혼합연구방법을 적용하였다. 양적 자료는 윌콕슨 부호순위 검정을 통해 분석하였으며, 질적 자료는 주제 분석법을 활용하였다. 연구 결과, 신체 감각 중심 개입은 노인의 신체적 안전기지를 형성하여 자기친절을 촉진하였고, 인생 곡선을 활용한 회상은 고립감을 유의하게 감소시키며(p = .024) 고통의 보편성 인식을 통해 자아통합을 촉진하는 과정으로 나타났다. 또한 실존적 마음챙김은 우울 수준을 유의하게 감소시키며(p = .049), 죽음 수용을 매개로 삶의...
Background/Objectives: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a well-documented treatment option for chronic pain. However, few studies have examined the emotional state experienced by participants with chronic pain during the sessions. This study aimed to assess the trajectory of mood experiences in an MBCT program and evaluate the effect on temporal mood state. Methods: The Temporary...
Since its introduction in 1972 by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBIs) have progressively become part of medical and mental health protocols, and many levels of society. Barker [1] points out that MBIs have become a popular and paradigmatic alternative healing practice and one of the frequently used tools from the toolbox of contemporary Mind-Body or Integrative medicine. Two...
Introduction: Work-related stress is a common concern in contemporary work environments, affecting employees physical and psychological health. It is essential to identify effective interventions to mitigate stress and its associated health risks. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have gained attention as promising methods for stress reduction and mental health improvement. This systematic...
Abstract BACKGROUND Lumbosacral radicular pain (LRP) is a highly disabling condition frequently accompanied by pain-related fear, reduced physical activity, and difficulty engaging in daily activities. Although mindfulness-based and movement-based interventions are recommended for chronic low back pain, few programs have been specifically designed for individuals with LRP or developed using...
February 27, 2026Lourdu Mary, Adhikari Prabha, K. Udayakumara et al.
A written communication in response to Kwok et al., (2025) recent article 'Enhancing Whole-Person Care Through Mindfulness: Qualitative Insights from Patients with Parkinson's Disease' published in Mindfulness, and commend their qualitative insights on mindfulnessbased rehabilitation in Parkinson's disease (PD). The study's three emergent themes "reshaping illness experience through...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is identified by a decrease in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR <60 mL/min/1.73) over a period of more than three months. Patients undergoing hemodialysis often experience anxiety due to the intense therapy routine and lifestyle limitations. This condition requires effective anxiety management. This study analyzes the effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, including in Indonesia. Patients with CAD frequently experience psychological burdens such as stress, anxiety, and depression, which negatively affect their quality of life and disease prognosis. At the community level, particularly in Puskesmas Lubuk Buaya, cases of coronary heart disease remain...
Background/Objectives: Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress remain among the leading global causes of disability. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) have gained increasing attention as effective non-pharmacological strategies for reducing psychological distress. Methods: This systematic review examined 30 randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental...