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The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Quality of Life and Resilience in Women with Chronic Pain

Applied Family Therapy Journal 2024 Reza Pouryounes Abkenar, Mozhgan Ebrahimi Looyeh, Ahmad Shamsaldini

Objective: The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on the quality of life and resilience of women suffering from chronic pain. Method: This was a quasi-experimental study using a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design with a control group. The sample consisted of 120 women with chronic pain who visited medical centers in Tonekabon, from...

DOI: 10.61838/kman.aftj.5.1.20

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Psychological Well-being and Death Anxiety in Pregnant Women

Psychology of Woman Journal 2024 Marzieh Mohammadzadeh, SHahram Mami, Vahid Ahmadi et al.

Objective: Pregnancy is a unique period in the life of every woman. Although pregnancy and childbirth can be a pleasant and enjoyable experience, they are also considered stressful experiences. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on psychological well-being and death anxiety in pregnant...

DOI: 10.61838/kman.pwj.5.2.10

The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Anxiety, Rumination, and Dysfunctional Attitudes in Men Undergoing Drug-Free Addiction Treatment

Journal of Psychological Dynamics in Mood Disorders 2024 Ayatollah Karimi Baghmalek, Foroogh Mahigir, Nastaran Riazi

Objective: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on reducing anxiety, rumination, and dysfunctional attitudes in men undergoing drug-free addiction treatment. Methods and Materials: This randomized controlled trial included 30 men undergoing drug-free addiction treatment in Ahvaz city. Participants were...

DOI: 10.61838/kman.pdmd.3.3.7

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Hope and Distress Tolerance in Mothers of Children with Physical Disabilities

Journal of Psychological Dynamics in Mood Disorders 2024 Tayebeh Delshad, Leila Sadat Modaresi

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on hope and distress tolerance in mothers of children with physical disabilities. Methods and Materials: This quasi-experimental study employed a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design with a control group. The statistical population included mothers of children with physical...

DOI: 10.61838/kman.pdmd.3.3.3

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training Based on Stress Reduction and Time Management Skills Training on Academic Emotions

Journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies 2024 Khadijeh Niknam, Zabih Pirani, Firoozeh Zanganeh

Objective: The aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness training based on stress reduction and time management skills on academic emotions. Methods and Materials: The research method was a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test-post-test with a control group. The population consisted of all female students in the first cycle of secondary school in the city of...

DOI: 10.61838/kman.jayps.5.11.3

What Do Supervisors’ and Supervisees’ Think About Mindfulness-Based Supervision? A Grounded Theory Study

Mindfulness 2024 Alison Evans, Gemma Maria Griffith, Janet Smithson

Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based supervision (MBS) is a vital support for teachers of mindfulness-based programmes (MBPs), and good practice guidance requires mindfulness teachers to have at least 4 hr of MBS a year. Despite this, underpinning theory and research on MBS is sparse. This study explores the perspectives of supervisors and supervisees to identify helpful and unhelpful...

DOI: 10.1007/s12671-023-02280-8

Impact of mindfulness-based and health self-management interventions on mindfulness, self-compassion, and physical activity in older adults with subjective cognitive decline: A secondary analysis of the SCD-Well randomized controlled trial.

Alzheimer S and Dementia Diagnosis Assessment and Disease Monitoring 2024 Ylenia D'elia, Tim Whitfield, Marco Schlosser et al.

Older adults experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD) have a higher risk of dementia. Reducing this risk through behavioral interventions, which can increase emotional well-being (mindfulness and compassion) and physical activity, is crucial in SCD. SCD-Well is a multicenter, observer-blind, randomized, controlled, superiority trial. Three hundred forty-seven participants (mean [standard...

DOI: 10.1002/dad2.12558 Full text Mindfulness Alzheimer's disease Aging Dementia +3

Needs and Preferences for Remote-Delivered Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Patients After Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Qualitative Study.

Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health 2024 Christina M. Luberto, Sydney Crute, Amy Z Wang et al.

Following acute coronary syndrome (ACS), up to 40% of patients report elevated depressive symptoms which is associated with a two-fold increase in mortality risk due to behavioral and biological mechanisms. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) delivered via synchronous group videoconferencing could help reduce depressive symptoms. To guide MBCT adaptation for ACS patients for a future...

DOI: 10.1177/27536130241288213 Full text Anxiety Depression Acute coronary syndrome Cardiovascular disease +2

Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on cancer-related fatigue in patients with breast cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Frontiers in Oncology 2024 XiaoQian Lan, HongMei Xie, Lan Fu et al.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been widely used for improving psychological symptoms and sleep quality in breast cancer patients and has a positive impact on posttraumatic growth and immunology. Moreover, MBSR is increasingly being used in cancer-related fatigue (CRF) intervention studies for breast cancer patients, but conflicting results also exist. This study aimed to evaluate...

DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1425563 Full text Anticancer treatment Breast cancer Cancer-related fatigue Meta-analysis +1

Improving Quality of Life Through Meditation: A Review

African Journal of Biomedical Research 2024 Kiran Sanwal, Om Ji, Prof. P.K. Goswami

Meditation has emerged as a widely recognized practice for enhancing overall well-being, significantly impacting the quality of life (QoL). This review investigates into the multi-layered benefits of meditation, exploring its impact on physical, mental, and emotional health. Meditation promotes stress reduction, increases emotional resilience, and promotes better health outcomes through its...

DOI: 10.53555/ajbr.v27i4s.6062