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The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Chronic Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

by Phoenix O'Donnell 1,*
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JPHE  2023 6(2):240; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 26 September 2023 / Accepted: 25 October 2023 / Published Online: 29 December 2023
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Abstract

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has emerged as a promising intervention for chronic pain management, emphasizing mindfulness meditation and body awareness to cultivate acceptance and reduce pain-related distress. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of MBSR in reducing pain intensity and improving pain-related outcomes in individuals with chronic pain conditions, such as fibromyalgia, low back pain, and arthritis. Through a thorough literature review, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of MBSR compared to control conditions (e.g., waitlist, treatment as usual, active interventions) in targeting pain intensity, pain interference, physical functioning, and psychological distress. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as treatment duration, frequency of mindfulness practice, therapist experience, and participant characteristics (e.g., pain duration, comorbidities), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of MBSR for chronic pain.

Keywords: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction; MBSR; chronic pain; meta-analysis; randomized controlled trials; psychological intervention;
Copyright: © 2023 by O'Donnell. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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O'Donnell, P. The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Chronic Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2023, 6, 240. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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O'Donnell P. The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Chronic Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2023, 6(2):240. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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O'Donnell, Phoenix 2023. "The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Chronic Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 6, no.2:240. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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