Mindfulness, Social Support, and Psychological Distress Among Jordanian Burn Patients.
Suhair Hussni Al-ghabeesh, Mohannad Mahmoud, Ahmad Rayan, Mohammad Alnaeem, Abdullah Algunmeeyn
Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association May 6, 2024 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irad195
Summary
Mindfulness significantly enhances psychological well-being in burn survivors, with a sample of 212 participants revealing that higher mindfulness levels correlate with reduced psychological distress. Notably, social support also plays a crucial role; it was linked to lower distress levels among these individuals. The study highlights the importance of integrating mindfulness practices and fostering social connections to improve mental health outcomes for burn patients. Additionally, various sociodemographic and clinical factors were found to influence psychological distress in this population.
Abstract
Burn is associated with psychological distress, anxiety, and depression. Social support and mindfulness are considered a strength source for postburn survivors to resume their daily living activities. There is a lack of literature that supported the direct impact of mindfulness on social support and psychological distress among burn survivors. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of mindfulness and social support in enhancing the psychological well-being of burn survivors in Jordan. A cross-sectional descriptive design and convenience sampling technique were utilized to meet the study goal. A self-reported questionnaire was completed by a sample of 212 burn survivors. The questionnaire consists of 3 tools to measure psychological distress, social support, and mindfulness. A significant correlation was found between social support and psychological distress among the Jordanian burn survivors. Mindfulness revealed a distinctive variance in psychological distress among the study participants. In addition, some sociodemographic and clinical data have a relationship with psychological distress. Several factors among burn survivors have influenced their psychological and social support status. Also, mindfulness is important for enhancing psychological well-being and affecting the social support among burn patients.