Mindfulness of movement as a coping strategy in multiple sclerosis

Mills, Nigel; Allen, Janet

doi:10.1016/s0163-8343(00)00100-6

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Mindfulness of movement as a coping strategy in multiple sclerosis

Mills, Nigel, Allen, Janet·2000·General Hospital Psychiatry

DOI 10.1016/s0163-8343(00)00100-6

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This study investigated the effectiveness of a short course of mindfulness of movement to help with symptom management in eight people with multiple sclerosis. Progress was compared to a control group who were asked to continue with their current care. Each participant received six individual one-to-one sessions of instruction. They were also provided with audio and videotape aides. Each participant was assessed on a test of balance, pre- and post-intervention, and at 3-month follow-up. All participants completed a rating of change of 22 symptoms relevant to multiple sclerosis. A close relative or friend was also asked to assess independently the degree of change. The mindfulness group reported improvement over a broad range of symptoms. This was verified by the relatives' independent rating and maintained at 3 month follow-up. The control group showed no improvement but instead tended towards a deterioration on many of the items. The physical assessment of balance also showed a significant improvement for the mindfulness group. This improvement was maintained at 3 month follow-up. In conclusion, training in mindfulness of movement appeared to result in improved symptom management for this group of people with multiple sclerosis. This was a pilot study, using small numbers, so the results need to be treated with caution. Several improvements to the experimental design are suggested. The role of individual therapeutic ingredients is discussed.

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Various studies have shown the effectiveness of mindfulness therapies on psychological distress and quality of life in MS patients.
“Various studies have shown the effectiveness of mindfulness therapies on psychological distress and quality of life in MS patients.[37–40]”
From The effectiveness of group intervention focused on intolerance of uncertainty on psychological distress and quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients (2023) · cites this paper as [37]
This finding extends previous research showing that in MS patients MBIs are effective compared with standard care, by showing that a MBI was more effective than a psycho-educational intervention in reducing symptoms of depression.
“This finding extends previous research showing that in MS patients MBIs are effective when compared with standard care (Mills and Allen, 2000; Grossman et al., 2010; Tavee et al., 2011), by showing that a MBI was more effective than a psycho-educational intervention in reducing symptoms of depression.”
From The effectiveness of a body-affective mindfulness intervention for multiple sclerosis patients with depressive symptoms: A randomized controlled clinical trial (2017) · cites this paper as Mills and Allen, 2000

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Authors: Mills, N., & Allen, J.
Affiliations: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)
Corresponding author: Mills, Nigel
Venue: General Hospital Psychiatry
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2000-11
Volume: 22
Issue: 6
Pages: 425-431
ISSN: 0163-8343 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/s0163-8343(00)00100-6
OpenAlex: W2021945047
Cited by: 164
References: 25
Citations by year: 2026: 2 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 39 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 11 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 6 · 2014: 11 · 2013: 6 · 2012: 7
FWCI: 1.80
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations: General Hospital Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
Keywords: multiple sclerosis, coping strategies, symptom management, balance, personalized treatment, symptom rating, maintenance of treatment effects
MeSH terms: Activities of Daily Living, Adaptation, Psychological, Awareness, Breathing Exercises, Postural Balance, Exercise Therapy, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Movement, Patient Education as Topic, Pilot Projects, Surveys and Questionnaires, Martial Arts, Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive

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