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05-11-2024 | ORIGINAL PAPER

The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Mental and Physical Health: Is Mindful Breathing Key?

Auteurs: Mengjiao Wu, Cheng Fan, Xin Zhao, Jianhao Zhou, Hong Liu, Huibiao Li, Xiaonan Zhan, Zheng Jiang

Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness | Uitgave 10/2024

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Abstract

Objectives

Mindful breathing constitutes a crucial component of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). This study aimed to compare the effects of MBSR training with and without mindful breathing components on physical and mental health, with the primary goal of clarifying the specific contribution and significance of mindful breathing within the MBSR regimen.

Method

Forty-eight participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental (MBSR) or the control (MBSR without mindful breathing) group. The assessment consisted of two parts: analyzing the functional structure of inner core muscles via ultrasound, utilizing B-mode for muscle thickness, M-mode for diaphragmatic excursion, and shear wave elastography for muscle elasticity. Mental health assessments employed the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), the 21-item Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), and the Regulatory Self-Efficacy Scale (RESE).

Results

After the intervention, the experimental group demonstrated a significant increase in diaphragmatic excursion and increased contracted state multifidus muscle thickness in contrast to the control group. Both groups exhibited improved mental health status compared to the pre-intervention period, with no substantial difference between the experimental and control groups.

Conclusions

Mindful breathing may play a crucial role in activating inner core muscles within MBSR practice, notably contributing to increased diaphragmatic excursion. However, it is not the central component in promoting mental health through this practice.

Preregistration

This study was preregistered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300070457).
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Metagegevens
Titel
The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Mental and Physical Health: Is Mindful Breathing Key?
Auteurs
Mengjiao Wu
Cheng Fan
Xin Zhao
Jianhao Zhou
Hong Liu
Huibiao Li
Xiaonan Zhan
Zheng Jiang
Publicatiedatum
05-11-2024
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Mindfulness / Uitgave 10/2024
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02456-w