Patients with Chronic Pain: Are Mindfulness Traits Protective Against Distress, Anxiety and Depression?
Clinical neuropsychiatry October 1, 2023 Mario Miniati, Graziella Orrù, Mery Paroli et al. 7 citations
Chronic pain patients with higher levels of mindfulness attitudes report less distress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, and greater physical and general well-being, regardless of whether their pain is oncologic or non-oncologic. In a study of 50 patients, those scoring above a mindfulness threshold (26 of 50) had significantly lower scores on measures of pain-related disability, perceived stress, anxiety, and depression, and higher scores on psychological well-being. Mindfulness level was the strongest positive predictor of well-being, while anxiety and pain intensity were negative predictors.