A brief mindfulness-based intervention for stress, pain, emotion and attention regulation in military service members with mild traumatic brain injury.
Journal of clinical psychology August 1, 2024 William K Macnulty, Jay M Uomoto, Seattle M Peterson 3 citations
A brief five-session mindfulness-based intervention (MSPEAR) improved perceived stress, positive affect, behavioral regulation, metacognition, sleep, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction in active-duty military service members with persistent symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury. Gains were maintained at a five-week follow-up. Pain catastrophizing (magnification and helplessness) also improved by follow-up, but pain interference did not change significantly. Neuropsychological tests showed improvements in sustained attention, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. The intervention appears promising as a brief therapy for specific postconcussion symptoms, warranting a larger randomized controlled trial.