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Effects Of Mindfulness Meditation On Degree Of Pain Experienced In Chronic Pain Patients, Melissa B. Irisarri
Effects Of Mindfulness Meditation On Degree Of Pain Experienced In Chronic Pain Patients, Melissa B. Irisarri
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Chronic pain affects one-third to one-half of individuals living in the United States. Individuals with chronic pain incur billions of dollars in healthcare costs annually, and as a result of reduced productivity and sick days taken because of pain, companies lose billions of dollars annually. Chronic pain results in a decrease in quality of life, including limited physical functioning, compromised relationships, difficulty sleeping, and psychological issues. Chronic pain is both a physical and psychological issue, and the current biomedical approach falls short in addressing the intricate psychological components. This study investigated the impact of a half-day mindfulness meditation workshop on …
Evaluating A Mind-Body Approach For Military Veterans With Chronic Pain, Leah M. Martin
Evaluating A Mind-Body Approach For Military Veterans With Chronic Pain, Leah M. Martin
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The primary goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an eight-week Mind-Body Pain Management group at a VA Health Care System in the Midwest. The Mind-Body Pain Management group is offered to Veterans who exhibit symptoms of chronic physical pain. Effectiveness was determined by examining Veterans’ pretest, posttest, and follow-up responses to the Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI), Pain Rating Scale, and the VA Pain Outcomes Questionnaire (VA-POQ). A secondary objective of this study was to investigate potential relationships between Veterans’ demographic information (gender, age, combat history, and service-connected disability status), as well as access to prescription …