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Anne E. M. Speckens - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Residents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2017Co-Authors: Hanne Verweij, Hiske Van Ravesteijn, Madelon L. M. Van Hooff, Antoine L. M. Lagro-janssen, Anne E. M. SpeckensAbstract:Background Burnout is highly prevalent in residents. No randomized controlled trials have been conducted measuring the effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on burnout in residents.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for lung cancer patients and their partners: Results of a mixed methods pilot study.
Palliative Medicine, 2015Co-Authors: Desiree G. M. Van Den Hurk, Anne E. M. Speckens, Melanie P. J. Schellekens, Johan Molema, Miep A. Van Der DriftAbstract:• The effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in reducing psychological diStress in cancer patients has mainly been studied in females who were diagnosed with breast cancer in the curative stage of the disease. • • It is unknown whether MBSR would also be feasible and effective for lung cancer patients. What this paper adds? • • This study demonstrates that MBSR is a feasible intervention for patients with lung cancer and their partners. • • MBSR seems to instigate a process of change in lung cancer patients and their partners, in which they become more aware of and gain more insight into their thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. Abstract Background: Lung cancer patients and partners show high rates of impaired quality of life and heightened diStress levels. Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction has proven to be effective in reducing psychological diStress in cancer patients. However, studies barely included lung cancer patients. Aim: We examined whether Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction might be a feasible and effective intervention for patients with lung cancer and partners. Design: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a training in which mindfulness practices are combined with psycho-education to help participants cope with diStress. In this mixed methods pilot study, questionnaires on psychological diStress and quality of life were administered before, directly after and 3 months after the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training, in combination with semi- structured interviews. Setting/participants: Patients with lung cancer and partners were recruited at one tertiary care academic medical centre. A total of 19 lung cancer patients and 16 partners participated in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training. Results: Most patients were diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer. Vast majority completed the training. Those receiving anti- cancer treatment did not miss more sessions than patients who were not currently treated. Patients and partners felt positive about participating in a peer group and with their partner. Among participants no significant changes were found in psychological diStress. Caregiver burden in partners decreased significantly after following Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. The qualitative analysis showed that the training seemed to instigate a process of change in participants. Conclusion: The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training seemed to be feasible for patients with lung cancer and their partners. A randomized controlled trial is needed to examine the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in reducing psychological diStress in lung cancer patients and partners.
Linda E Carlson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms: A Randomized Wait-list Controlled Trial
International journal of behavioral medicine, 2012Co-Authors: Kristin A. Zernicke, Tavis S. Campbell, Philip K Blustein, Tak Fung, Jillian A. Johnson, Simon L. Bacon, Linda E CarlsonAbstract:Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract affected by Stress, which may benefit from a biopsychosocial treatment approach such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
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Increased mindfulness is related to improved Stress and mood following participation in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program in individuals with cancer.
Integrative cancer therapies, 2012Co-Authors: Sheila N. Garland, Michael Speca, Rie Tamagawa, Sarah C. Todd, Linda E CarlsonAbstract:Background. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has demonstrated efficacy for alleviating cancer-related diStress. Although theorized to be the means by which people improve, it is yet to be ...
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in Oncology
Evidence-based Integrative Medicine, 2005Co-Authors: Michael J. Mackenzie, Linda E Carlson, Michael SpecaAbstract:The use of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programmes has become increasingly common in many healthcare settings over the last decade. However, the use and indications for MBSR in an oncology setting has not been well explicated. This paper provides an overview of the psychosocial challenges of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery, followed by a description of how MBSR programmes have and may be used with cancer populations, using our programme in Calgary, Canada, as an exemplar.
Stewart W. Mercer - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Using normalisation process theory to understand barriers and facilitators to implementing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for people with multiple sclerosis.
Chronic illness, 2018Co-Authors: Robert J. Simpson, Karen Wood, Stewart W. Mercer, Sharon Anne Simpson, Frances S. MairAbstract:ObjectivesTo study barriers and facilitators to implementation of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for people with multiple sclerosis.MethodsQualitative interviews were used to explore barriers a...
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Optimising Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for people with multiple sclerosis.
Chronic Illness, 2017Co-Authors: Robert J. Simpson, Sharon Byrne, Karen Wood, Frances S. Mair, Stewart W. MercerAbstract:ObjectivesTo gather views from patients with multiple sclerosis after completing a standard eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course and optimise and test a modified version as required...
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Optimising Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for people with multiple sclerosis.
Chronic illness, 2017Co-Authors: Robert J. Simpson, Sharon Byrne, Karen Wood, Frances S. Mair, Stewart W. MercerAbstract:Objectives To gather views from patients with multiple sclerosis after completing a standard eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course and optimise and test a modified version as required. Methods Two successive groups of 25 multiple sclerosis patients received Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in a wait-list randomised controlled trial. Seventeen participants and two Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction instructors were individually interviewed after the first (standard) course and 16 participants and the same two instructors were interviewed following the second (optimised) course. Interviews were analysed using a thematic approach. Results Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction was well received in both groups, with participants describing a beneficial shift in awareness. An initial (at times unpleasant) increase in awareness of disability was generally followed by greater acceptance and self-compassion. Other benefits reported included improved relationships, walking and sleep, with less Stress and pain. Mindful-movement and mindful walking were problematic in group 1. This component of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction was simplified in group 2. A pre-course orientation session was introduced, and some organisational changes made based on feedback from group 1. Feedback from group 2 was positive in all these areas. Discussion Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction appears beneficial to people with multiple sclerosis, albeit mindful-movement required some modification. Contextual and organisational issues also appear important in this population.
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Comparing the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and multidisciplinary intervention programs for chronic pain: a randomized comparative trial
The Clinical journal of pain, 2011Co-Authors: Samuel Y.s. Wong, Stewart W. Mercer, Frank W K Chan, Rebecca Lai-ping Wong, Ming-chi Chu, Yu-yuk Kitty Lam, S. HelenAbstract:ObjectivesResearch suggests that an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program (a structured form of meditation) might be effective in the treatment of various health problems including chronic pain. Our objective was to compare the clinical effectiveness of the MBSR program with a mul
Hanne Verweij - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Residents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2017Co-Authors: Hanne Verweij, Hiske Van Ravesteijn, Madelon L. M. Van Hooff, Antoine L. M. Lagro-janssen, Anne E. M. SpeckensAbstract:Background Burnout is highly prevalent in residents. No randomized controlled trials have been conducted measuring the effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on burnout in residents.
Scott R Bishop - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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mindfulness based Stress Reduction and attentional control
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 2007Co-Authors: Nicole D. Anderson, Scott R Bishop, Zindel V SegalAbstract:This study was designed to test the hypothesis that mindfulness involves sustained attention, attention switching, inhibition of elaborative processing and non-directed attention. Healthy adults were tested before and after random assignment to an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course (n = 39) or a wait-list control (n = 33). Testing included measures of sustained attention, attention switching, Stroop interference (as a measure of inhibition of elaborative processing), detection of objects in consistent or inconsistent scenes (as a measure of non-directed attention), as well as self-report measures of emotional well-being and mindfulness. Participation in the MBSR course was associated with significantly greater improvements in emotional well-being and mindfulness, but no improvements in attentional control relative to the control group. However, improvements in mindfulness after MBSR were correlated with improvements in object detection. We discuss the implications of these results as they relate to the role of attention in mindfulness. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Mindfulness‐based Stress Reduction and attentional control
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 2007Co-Authors: Nicole D. Anderson, Zindel V Segal, Mark A. Lau, Scott R BishopAbstract:This study was designed to test the hypothesis that mindfulness involves sustained attention, attention switching, inhibition of elaborative processing and non-directed attention. Healthy adults were tested before and after random assignment to an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course (n = 39) or a wait-list control (n = 33). Testing included measures of sustained attention, attention switching, Stroop interference (as a measure of inhibition of elaborative processing), detection of objects in consistent or inconsistent scenes (as a measure of non-directed attention), as well as self-report measures of emotional well-being and mindfulness. Participation in the MBSR course was associated with significantly greater improvements in emotional well-being and mindfulness, but no improvements in attentional control relative to the control group. However, improvements in mindfulness after MBSR were correlated with improvements in object detection. We discuss the implications of these results as they relate to the role of attention in mindfulness. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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mindfulness based Stress Reduction for health care professionals results from a randomized trial
International Journal of Stress Management, 2005Co-Authors: Shauna L Shapiro, Scott R Bishop, John A Astin, Matthew CordovaAbstract:The literature is replete with evidence that the Stress inherent in health care negatively impacts health care professionals, leading to increased depression, decreased job satisfaction, and psychological diStress. In an attempt to address this, the current study examined the effects of a short-term Stress management program, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), on health care professionals. Results from this prospective randomized controlled pilot study suggest that an 8-week MBSR intervention may be effective for reducing Stress and increasing quality of life and self-compassion in health care professionals. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.
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what do we really know about mindfulness based Stress Reduction
Psychosomatic Medicine, 2002Co-Authors: Scott R BishopAbstract:OBJECTIVE: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a clinical program, developed to facilitate adaptation to medical illness, which provides systematic training in mindfulness meditation as a self-regulatory approach to Stress Reduction and emotion management. There has been widespread and growing use of this approach within medical settings in the last 20 years, and many claims have been made regarding its efficacy. This article will provide a critical evaluation of the available state of knowledge regarding MBSR and suggestions for future research. METHODS: A review of the current literature available within the medical and social sciences was undertaken to provide an evaluation regarding what we know about the construct of mindfulness, the effectiveness of MBSR, and mechanisms of action. RESULTS: There has been a paucity of research and what has been published has been rife with methodological problems. At present, we know very little about the effectiveness of this approach. However, there is some evidence that suggests that it may hold some promise. CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence does not support a strong endorsement of this approach at present. However, serious investigation is warranted and strongly recommended.