Experience of compassion-based practice in mindfulness for health for individuals with persistent pain.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of the study

Research indicates that acquiring compassion is an integral part to positive outcomes to Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI), yet there is both theoretic and empirical literature suggesting that people with persistent pain are more likely to experience challenges and distress when engaging compassion-based practices. Mindfulness for Health is a standardised MBI for people with persistent pain and health conditions. This study sought to explore the positive, neutral and difficult experiences of compassion-based practice and meditation for participants in Mindfulness for Health to further understand implications and risks for participants of MBI's.

Method and design

A qualitative design using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was applied to explor

SUBMITTER: Gray C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11289905 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature