“I'm empowered to look after myself” — Mindfulness as a way to manage chronic pain: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of participant experiences in Scotland

Bawa, Fathima L Marikar; Sutton, Jane; Mercer, Stewart W; Bond, Christine

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.114073

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“…Motivation to participate was affected by their understanding of the relationship between mindfulness and pain. This novel finding, reported in greater detail in our earlier paper, 47 was crucial for engagement with the programme. Beliefs about the programme such as sceptical preconceptions and the expectation of pain‐relief were found, in the current study to be key barriers to engagement and have been described previously 42,54,55 .…”

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“…We conducted a multiphase feasibility study on delivering a mindfulness programme to people with chronic pain. 43 , 47 Members of the University of Aberdeen Division of Applied Health Sciences service user group for people with lived experience of chronic pain were consulted at two meetings in the early stages of the research to contribute to the design of the study. Participants were recruited from general medical practices in Fort William, a small town in the Highland Health Board area of Scotland.…”

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“…The findings from IPA analysis for the 34 participants who took part in the mindfulness programme are reported in a separate paper. 47 Findings comprised factors affecting experience (influence of earlier life events; the process of taking part in, and of relating to, the programme); and effects of the programme (impact on emotions, mental health; adverse events and a process of change). Factors affecting the experience included expectations of pain relief and other preconceptions.…”

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“…This included 8-weekly sessions covering the standard core components (sitting meditation, body scan meditation, mindful movement and daily home practice). 12,13 The Mindfulness Scotland workbook 47 (also available from Mindfulness Scotland), based on the standard MBSR curriculum, 12,13,48 provided weekly handouts and home practice resources.…”

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Mindfulness for people with chronic pain: Factors affecting engagement and suggestions for programme optimisation

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IntroductionChronic pain is a common, multifactorial condition and pharmacological treatments have limited benefits. Mindfulness is a holistic approach that might be of value in the management of chronic pain. However, attrition rates from mindfulness‐based interventions are high and factors affecting engagement are unknown. The aim of this study was to inform the design of a mindfulness programme that would be accessible and acceptable for people with chronic pain.MethodsInterpretative phenomenological analysis of interview data from people with chronic pain who had taken part in an 8‐week mindfulness programme based on mindfulness‐based stress reduction revealed factors affecting engagement with and suggestions for tailoring the programme. Factors were grouped into physical, psychological and social domains. Further suggestions for tailoring the programme to address these factors were generated through a nominal group of healthcare professionals and a focus group with service users who had chronic pain.FindingsPhysical factors included disability and discomfort with some practices; psychological factors included expectations of the mindfulness programme and understanding the relationship between mindfulness and pain; and social factors included loneliness and support from others. The proposed modifications to the mindfulness programme supported by healthcare professionals and/or service users to address these are described in this paper.Public ContributionThis study involved public contributions at a number of stages. The University of Aberdeen Division of Applied Health Sciences Service User Group (who were members of the public with chronic pain) was involved in the design of the study. Patients with chronic pain recruited from general medical practice who took part in the mindfulness programme were interviewed on their experience of the programme. Patients with chronic pain who attended the mindfulness programme, and healthcare professionals with expertise in chronic pain and/or mindfulness, attended meetings to design a tailored mindfulness programme for people with chronic pain.

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“…103 In a small trial in Scotland of 34 patients, mindfulness meditation as a sole therapy for some involved a period of change which may help with painful and chronic conditions. 104 Additionally, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are based on the concept that, "thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and actions are interconnected". 105 CBT has been shown to improve quality of life following 10 weeks of treatment.…”

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Self-Healing: A Concept for Musculoskeletal Body Pain Management – Scientific Evidence and Mode of Action

McSwan¹,

Gudin²,

Song³

et al. 2021

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Traditionally, musculoskeletal pain management has focused on the use of conventional treatments to relieve pain. However, multi-modal integrative medicine including alternative/complementary treatments is becoming more widely used and integrated into treatment guidelines around the world. The uptake of this approach varies according to country, with generally a higher uptake in developed countries and in females aged more than 40 years. Integral to the concept described here, is that the body has an innate ability to self-heal, which can be optimized by the use of integrative medical strategies. Stress triggers for acute or recurring musculoskeletal pain are diverse and can range from physical to psychological. The mechanism by which the body responds to triggers and initiates the self-healing processes is complex, but five body networks or processes are thought to be integral: the nervous system, microcirculation/vasodilation, immune modulation, muscular relaxation/contraction and psychological balance. Multi-modal integrative medicine approaches include nutritional/dietary modification, postural/muscular training exercises, and cognitive behavioral mind/body techniques. This article will review the self-healing concept and provide plausible scientific evidence where available.

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The Relationship Between Self-Care Behaviors and Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in School Psychology Graduate Students

Ryan,

Hulac

2024

Contemp School Psychol

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“I'm empowered to look after myself” — Mindfulness as a way to manage chronic pain: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of participant experiences in Scotland

Cited by 6 publications

References 44 publications

Mindfulness for people with chronic pain: Factors affecting engagement and suggestions for programme optimisation

Mindfulness for people with chronic pain: Factors affecting engagement and suggestions for programme optimisation

Self-Healing: A Concept for Musculoskeletal Body Pain Management – Scientific Evidence and Mode of Action

The Relationship Between Self-Care Behaviors and Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in School Psychology Graduate Students

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