Cited by 58Mindfulness and Compassion InterventionsMigraine and Headache StudiesMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for the treatment of headache pain: A mixed-methods analysis comparing treatment responders and treatment non-responders

Day, Melissa A., Thorn, Beverly E., Rubin, Nancy J.·2014·Complementary Therapies in Medicine

Abstract

Objectives Our recent pilot study demonstrated mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a potentially efficacious headache pain treatment; however, it was not universally effective for all participants. This study sought to explore patient characteristics associated with MBCT treatment response and the potential processes of change that allowed treatment responders to improve and that were potentially lacking in the non-responders.Design We implemented a mixed-methods analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. The sample consisted of 21 participants, 14 of whom were classified as treatment responders (≥50% improvement in pain intensity and/or pain interference) and seven as non-responders (<50% improvement).Setting The study was conducted at the Kilgo Headache Clinic and the University of Alabama Psychology Clinic.Intervention Participants completed an 8-week MBCT treatment for headache pain management.Measures Standardized measures of pain, psychosocial outcomes, and non-specific therapy factors were obtained; all participants completed a post-treatment semi-structured interview.Results Quantitative data indicated a large effect size difference between responders and non-responders for pre- to post-treatment change in standardized measures of pain acceptance and catastrophizing, and a small to medium effect size differences on treatment dose indicators. Both groups showed improved psychosocial outcomes. Qualitatively, change in cognitive processes was a more salient qualitative theme within treatment responders; both groups commented on the importance of non-specific therapeutic factors. Barriers to mindfulness meditation were also commented on by participants across groups.Conclusions Results indicated that change in pain related cognitions during an MBCT intervention for headache pain is a key factor underlying treatment response.

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Authors
Day, M. A., Thorn, B. E., & Rubin, N. J.
Affiliations
University of Alabama (US)
Corresponding author
Day, Melissa A.
Venue
Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2014-04
Volume
22
Issue
2
Pages
278-285
ISSN
0965-2299 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2098035037
Cited by
58
References
40
Citations by year
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FWCI
8.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Complementary Therapies in Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
University of Alabama
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Migraine and Headache Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Keywords
mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, headache, treatment response, treatment non-responders, pain acceptance, pain catastrophizing, pain-related cognitions, psychosocial outcomes, change processes
MeSH terms
Adult, Alabama, Female, Headache, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Surveys and Questionnaires, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Mindfulness

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