Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Chronic Pain Management in the Community Pharmacy Setting: A Cross-Sectional Survey of the General Public's Knowledge and Perceptions.
Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) September 21, 2023 Klaudia Harris, Jazmyne Jackson, Holly Webster et al. 4 citations
The U.S. general public has low knowledge and confidence about mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for chronic pain, but holds positive general beliefs about MBSR. Beliefs about pharmacy-delivered MBSR were more negative. Confidence in seeking MBSR and current opioid use were positively associated with beliefs about pharmacy-delivered MBSR, while higher income and greater bodily pain were negatively associated. Most respondents preferred a hybrid class format combining online and in-person sessions, and both group and individual options. Further education is needed to improve public perception of community pharmacies as a resource for complementary and integrative health.