Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Electronic address: elianevmancuzo4@gmail.com.
2 papers in the library · 3 citations · publishing 2024-2026
An online mindfulness-based intervention (eMBI) over eight weeks helped reduce shortness of breath in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD). In a controlled trial, 48.9% of those who completed the eMBI reported less dyspnea on the mMRC scale, compared with 15.4% in the control group. The program did not significantly improve cough-related quality of life, overall quality of life, depression, anxiety, or stress. No moderate or severe side effects occurred. The approach appears safe and potentially useful for managing breathlessness in ILD.
Patients with interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) expressed gratitude in five main areas during a mindfulness-based intervention: religious belief and reliance on God as a coping strategy, the ability to perform simple daily tasks autonomously, the presence of family and friends, assurance from the health care team and treatment, and changes from mindfulness training. Despite the severity of their progressive disease, participants found meaning in relationships, spirituality, medical care, and meditation.