| Autor: |
Ciacchini R; School of Advanced Studies, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, Italy.; Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy., Conversano C; Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy., Orrù G; Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy., Scafuto F; Department of Languages and Literatures, Communication, Education and Society, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy., Sabbatini S; Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy., Paroli M; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy., Miniati M; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy., Matiz A; Department of Languages and Literatures, Communication, Education and Society, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy.; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.; Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy., Gemignani A; Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy., Crescentini C; Department of Languages and Literatures, Communication, Education and Society, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy. |
| Abstrakt: |
Chronic pain (CP) affects about 30% of the global population and poses significant challenges to individuals and healthcare systems worldwide. The interactions between physiological, psychological, and social factors are crucial in the onset and development of CP conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention, examining its impact on perceived stress (PSS), depression and anxiety (BDI-II, PGWBI/DEP, SAS, STAI Y), sleep quality (PSQI), and mindfulness abilities (MAAS) in individuals with CP. Participants (N = 89, 84.3% female) underwent one of two diagnoses [fibromyalgia (FM) or low back pain (LBP)] and took part in an MBSR intervention. The mindfulness program proved effective in reducing PSQI scores (F = 11.97; p < 0.01) over time, independently of the type of diagnosis. There was also a marginal increase in trait mindfulness as measured by MAAS (F = 3.25; p = 0.07) in both groups. A significant difference between the two groups was found for the effect on PSS: F (1,87) = 6.46; p < 0.05. Mindfulness practice also reduced anxiety in FM and depressive symptoms in LBP, indicating a reduction in psychological distress among participants. Our findings suggest that mindfulness-based interventions may offer promising avenues for personalized pain management in clinical settings. |
