Brain and Behavior
May 24, 2023
Hannah Ellerbroek, Imke Hanssen, Karen Lathouwers et al.
Mindfulness‐based interventions have a positive impact on pain, craving, and well‐being in both patients with chronic pain and those with opioid use disorder (OUD). Although data are limited, mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy (MBCT) might be a promising treatment for patients with chronic noncancer pain combined with OUD. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the feasibility and...
Mindfulness
May 24, 2023
E. Garland, Bhanuteja Gullapalli, Kort C. Prince et al.
The opioid crisis in the USA remains severe during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has reduced access to evidence-based interventions. This Stage 1 randomized controlled trial (RCT) assessed the preliminary efficacy of Zoom-based Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) plus Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention (JITAI) prompts to practice mindfulness triggered by wearable sensors (MORE +...
Medical Research Journal
May 23, 2023
Jolanta Kolasa, Małgorzata Woźniak, Tomasz Cyrkot et al.
1 citation
Introduction: There is evidence that mindfulness-based interventions can be effective in the treatment of patients with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic distress syndrome and many other disorders. Psychological disorders are common among heart failure patients. In the management of heart failure interventions based on mindfulness are used sporadically, and there is also a need for more...
Journal of the American Heart Association
May 23, 2023
Eric B Loucks, Zev Schuman-Olivier, Frances B Saadeh et al.
Background Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Despite availability of effective lifestyle and medication treatments, blood pressure (BP) is poorly controlled in the United States. Mindfulness training may offer a novel approach to improve BP control. The objective was to evaluate the effects of Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction (MB-BP) versus enhanced...
May 23, 2023
Matthew J. Bolton, Lara K. Ault, Alan E. Stewart et al.
preprint
Research at the intersection of meteorology and societal impacts is increasingly important. Still, it is relatively rare for this work to take on a psychological frame. Here, we blend media and positive psychology topics with the judgement and decision-making domain for a multifaceted investigation into psychological and behavioral responses to severe and dangerous weather conditions. Using a...
Disability and Rehabilitation
May 22, 2023
Kirsten Sarah Smith, Elizabeth Anne Kinsella, Sheila Moodie et al.
Purpose: While research into mindfulness practices is on the rise across populations, there is evidence to suggest that clinical practice has outpaced the literature with regard to mindfulness in pediatric rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of occupational therapists who opt to incorporate mindfulness into their clinical practices with children and youth....
International Journal of Application on Social Science and Humanities
May 22, 2023
Silvia Theresia, Sri Tiatri
Failure or unpleasant events can happen at any time, to anyone. In responding to negative events experienced, some individuals respond positively, some negatively. Previous research has shown that a negative response to failure and painful experiences is a picture of low self-compassion that can cause individuals to underestimate themselves, experience depression, and isolate themselves. In...
Scientific Reports
May 22, 2023
Teresa Fazia, Francesco Bubbico, Andrea Nova et al.
62 citations
Pressures and responsibilities of medical school put a strain on medical student's personal wellbeing, leading among all to high rates of anxiety, emotional discomfort and stress. In this work we evaluated the effectiveness of a comprehensive Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) in reducing this load. The intervention comprised 10 twice-a-week Integral Meditation classes, dietary advice, and...
Mindfulness
May 20, 2023
Shaddy K. Saba, David Scott Black
2 citations
Abstract Objectives The Applied Mindfulness Process Scale (AMPS) is a measure used to quantify the level at which individuals apply learned mindfulness skills during and after a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI). The AMPS was previously developed and validated among individuals with mindfulness experience and in good health. The utility of the AMPS among individuals receiving an MBI for a...
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
May 20, 2023
Cloé Brami, Serge Sultan, Léonore Robieux et al.
Improving medical students' wellbeing and empowerment through curricular activities is a topic of interest worldwide. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly implemented in medical education often as part of elective courses. To better understand training outcomes and adjust curriculum to students' needs, we will explore why will medical students participate in meditation-based...