EFFECTIVENESS OF MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAMS ON CHRONIC PAIN, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC PAIN
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Introduction: In recent years, mindfulness-based interventions have gained increasing popularity in the field of pain management, particularly for individuals dealing with chronic conditions. Objective: The main objective of the study is to find the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction programs on chronic pain, quality of life, and psychological well-being in patients with chronic pain. Methodology: This retrospective observational study was conducted at MD Health Center, Lahore from May 2023 to January 2024. A total of 127 patients diagnosed with chronic pain were recruited from pain management clinics, primary care facilities, and online platforms targeting individuals with long-term pain conditions. Results: Data were collected from 127 patients with a mean age of 45.6 ± 12.1 years across groups (45.2 ± 12.3 years in the intervention group and 46.1 ± 11.8 years in the control group). Gender distribution was similar, with females comprising 54.3% (34 in intervention, 35 in control) and males 45.7% (30 in intervention, 28 in control). Chronic pain duration varied, with 52.0% of participants experiencing pain for over a year (32 in intervention, 34 in control). Primary pain locations were mainly the back (38.6%), followed by limbs (22.0%) and neck (20.5%). Baseline measures, including pain intensity (6.55 ± 1.2), quality of life (52.65 ± 8.1), anxiety (10.2 ± 2.25), depression (9.6 ± 2.55), emotional regulation (45.15 ± 6.25), and resilience (25.4 ± 5.45), were comparable across both groups, indicating balanced characteristics before the intervention. The intervention group demonstrated a significant reduction in pain intensity from a pretest mean of 6.5 ± 1.2 to a posttest mean of 4.2 ± 1.1, with a t-value of 8.4 and a p-value of < .001, indicating a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.1).Conclusion: It is concluded that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an effective intervention for managing chronic pain, enhancing quality of life, and improving psychological well-being. The program provides a holistic, non-pharmacological approach that empowers patients to develop healthier responses to pain.
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Nusrum Iqbal
Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine, MD Health Center, Lahore
Dr Sadia Nawaz
Medical Officer, Department of Emergency, Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital, Lahore
Wajiha Khan
Demonstrator, Department of Pathology Sharif Medical City, Lahore
Rabiullah Ghafoori
MBBS, Sindh Medical College (JSMU), Karachi
Manusche Ibbad
4th Year MBBS, Ziauddin Medical College, Karachi
Omema Rathore
MBBS Liaqat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi
Muhammed Saad Nagi
MBBS, Dow International Medical College, Karachi
Elsa Zainab Ansari
Clinical Trial Screening Coordinator, DM Clinical Research, Karachi
Mian Mukhtar ul Haq
Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar/MTI