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Comparing the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction and multidisciplinary intervention programs for
Samuel Yeung-Shan Wong1, Frank Wan-Kin Chan, Rebecca Lai-Ping Wong
1School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. yeungshanwong@cuhk.edu.hk
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and multidisciplinary pain intervention (MPI) programs both effectively reduced chronic pain intensity and distress. However, no significant differences were found between the two approaches.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Behavioral Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Chronic pain affects millions globally, impacting quality of life.
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) shows promise for pain management.
- Multidisciplinary Pain Intervention (MPI) is a standard approach for chronic pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the clinical effectiveness of MBSR versus MPI for chronic pain.
- To evaluate outcomes in pain intensity, distress, quality of life, and mood.
Main Methods:
- Randomized comparative clinical trial with 6-month follow-up.
- 99 participants with chronic pain (≥3 months) were randomized to MBSR (n=51) or MPI (n=48).
- Validated Chinese self-report questionnaires assessed pain, mood, and quality of life.
Main Results:
- Completion rates were 77% for MBSR and 90% for MPI.
- Both groups showed significant improvements in pain intensity and distress.
- No statistically significant differences in overall outcomes were observed between MBSR and MPI.
Conclusions:
- Both MBSR and MPI programs are effective in reducing chronic pain and associated distress.
- No significant superiority of one program over the other was demonstrated.
- Improvements observed were modest in magnitude.
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