Development, implementation, and acceptability of a bedside mindfulness intervention for adults with sickle cell disease.
Psychology, health & medicine January 1, 2025 Jeffrey M Pavlacic, Lindsay R Meredith, Alice M Boylan et al. 1 citation
A bedside mindfulness intervention was developed and tested for patients with sickle cell disease experiencing acute pain during infusion sessions. The intervention was designed with input from clinicians and patients. In interviews, 11 patients expressed interest in mindfulness skills and a need for personalized, non-pharmacological pain management. Among 14 participants who completed surveys, most liked the intervention and agreed it could help manage disease-related distress. Self-reported mindfulness increased after the sessions. These preliminary results support further development of mindfulness-based services to help individuals with sickle cell disease manage pain and psychological difficulties.