The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Chronic Pain Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract:   Chronic pain persists as an enormous challenge for the ease of living of an individual. This has led to the quest for different methods that will help in the management of chronic pain. Research goal here is to assess the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on chronic pain management methods via a study using a randomized controlled trial (RCT). The research will enrich the range of studies already done by identifying the gaps and filling in the holes left in previous mindfulness-based programs used for chronic pain. These experimental design starts by selecting a cohort of patients with chronic pain disorder and then allocate them into two groups, attribute one to control or the other to the MBSR group. MBSR treatment is planned to be carried out under a defined duration and frequency, but controlled group can be furnished with fake or standard treatments. The main target of investigation will be the degree of pain intensity or impact of pain on disability. The outcomes of therapy, aside from main, are for instance psychological wellness, quality of life, as well as the usage of drugs. Valid tools like scaled and scales of assessments would be needed for data collection purposes. The data collection phase will comprise the beginning evaluations, outcomes evaluations, and the assessments done for follow-ups. Meanwhile, various measures will be taken to cut down potential biases and blind experiments will be used to assess results without any intention, except in cases where such process will not be applicable. Statistical analysis will be on comparing outcomes between the intervention and control groups while accounting for factors that may lead to confounding or comorbidity. A sample size calculation based on the significance level and power analysis will give the sample size. Ethical matters will be responded to by providing participants with the required documents such as informed consent, confidentiality disclosure and the risk assessment. Ethical clearances, and other such relevant regulatory approvals or review processes will be deliberated with the relevant institutional obtaining bodies. The researchers admit that there are shortcomings, including interviews with a small number of people, and the study's potential applicability to wider populations. The research project can lead to further ones involving different approaches, as well as the new discoveries. In conclusion, this research study on the influence of MBSR on chronic pain management presents promising prospects for improving our currently practiced medicine as MBSR teaches people to live with the realities of their condition, alleviating the associated pain and psychological stressors.

Keywords: Chronic pain persists, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), chronic pain disorder.

Title: The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Chronic Pain Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Author: Dr. Amr Abu Talib

International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing

ISSN 2394-7330

Vol. 11, Issue 1, January 2024 - April 2024

Page No: 396-409

Novelty Journals

Website: www.noveltyjournals.com

Published Date: 26-April-2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11071480

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