Examining motivators and barriers to meditation practice among individuals with spinal cord injury: Insights from a survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Meditation and mindfulness practices offer promising non-pharmacological alternatives for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) to improve their health and well-being, but integrating such practices into daily routines can be challenging.

Objectives

This survey study aims to identify motivators and barriers to engagement with meditation and mindfulness interventions among individuals with SCI.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among adults with SCI (N = 94) from a single large acute rehabilitation center in the United States.

Results

Results from the survey showed a strong interest in meditation among individuals with SCI, with nearly half reporting current engagement in meditation practices at least once a week. Motivations for startin

SUBMITTER: Korupolu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12885029 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature