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Views on a brief mindfulness intervention among patients with long-term illness.

Howarth, A; Perkins-Porras, L; Copland, C; Ussher, M (2016) Views on a brief mindfulness intervention among patients with long-term illness. BMC Psychology, 4 (1). p. 56. ISSN 2050-7283 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-016-0163-y
SGUL Authors: Perkins-Porras, Linda Ussher, Michael Henry

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Chronic illness is the leading cause of death in the UK and worldwide. Psychological therapies to support self-management have been shown to play an important role in helping those with chronic illness cope; more recently, the therapeutic benefits of mindfulness approaches have become evident for managing depression and other distressing emotions. Brief guided mindfulness interventions, are more convenient than intensive traditional programmes requiring regular attendance but have been less explored. This study assessed views on a brief (i.e., 10 min) mindfulness intervention for those with specific long-term illnesses. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with chronic illness patient groups (i.e., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic pain and cardiovascular disease), designed to capture the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention. The interviews were conducted after use of a mindfulness based audio in clinic and, one week later, after use in the patient's own environment. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: In total, a combination of 18 interviews and focus groups were conducted among 14 patients. Recruitment was most successful with chronic pain patients. All patients reported benefits such as feelings of relaxation and improved coping with symptoms. While the wording and content of the audio were generally well received, it was suggested that the length could be increased, as it felt rushed, and that more guidance about the purpose of mindfulness, and when to use it, was needed. CONCLUSIONS: A brief mindfulness intervention was well accepted among patients with long-term illness. The intervention may benefit by being lengthened and by offering further guidance on its use.

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Keywords: Brief intervention, Chronic illness, Mindfulness, Qualitative analysis, Brief intervention, Chronic illness, Mindfulness, Qualitative analysis
SGUL Research Institute / Research Centre: Academic Structure > Institute of Medical & Biomedical Education (IMBE)
Academic Structure > Institute of Medical & Biomedical Education (IMBE) > Centre for Clinical Education (INMECE )
Academic Structure > Population Health Research Institute (INPH)
Journal or Publication Title: BMC Psychology
ISSN: 2050-7283
Language: ENG
Dates:
DateEvent
15 November 2016Published
3 November 2016Accepted
Publisher License: Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0
PubMed ID: 27842610
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URI: https://openaccess.sgul.ac.uk/id/eprint/108440
Publisher's version: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-016-0163-y

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