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A pilot study: mindfulness meditation intervention in COPD.

Roxane Raffin Chan¹, Nicholas Giardino², Janet L Larson³

¹College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

|March 14, 2015

Summary

Mindful meditation may help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manage symptoms. While initial results showed increased respiratory rate and decreased mindfulness, further study indicated improved emotional function for those attending more sessions.

Keywords:

breathing timing parameters chronic obstructive pulmonary disease contemplative therapies integrative therapies pulmonary rehabilitation

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Area of Science:

Pulmonary Medicine
Behavioral Medicine
Mindfulness Research

Background:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management necessitates effective symptom control for daily living.
Mindfulness interventions show promise in reducing chronic disease symptoms and improving self-assessment, potentially enhancing COPD management and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate an 8-week mindful meditation program for COPD patients.
To explore breathing timing parameters as a physiological indicator of meditation engagement.
To assess the impact of the intervention on symptom management, mindfulness, and emotional function.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial comparing a tailored mindful meditation program to a wait-list control group.
Data collection included respiratory rate, mindfulness levels, and emotional function assessments.
Analysis focused on changes over time and differences between groups, with a subgroup analysis for participants completing six or more sessions.

Main Results:

The mindful meditation group showed a significant increase in respiratory rate (P=0.045) and a significant decrease in mindfulness levels (P=0.023) compared to the wait-list group.
Participants completing six or more meditation classes did not show a significant increase in respiratory rate but demonstrated significant improvement in emotional function (P=0.032).
Mindfulness levels did not significantly improve in the subgroup that completed six or more classes.

Conclusions:

Mindful meditation interventions are feasible and acceptable for the COPD population.
A complex interplay exists between breathing parameters, emotional function, and mindfulness in COPD patients undergoing meditation.
Further research is warranted to elucidate the nuanced effects of meditation on physiological and psychological outcomes in COPD.