Application of mindfulness training in pain management for patients with lumbar disc herniation

Abstract

Objective To explore the effects of mindfulness training in pain management for patients with lumbar disc herniation. Methods From June to October 2017, a total of 64 patients with lumbar disc herniation were selected by purposive sampling method, and received mindfulness training. The Oswestry Pain & Disability Index (ODI) , Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) , Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) were applied to investigate patients before and after training. Results After six weeks of training, the score of ODI was (6.63±1.13) , which was lower than that before the intervention (14.21±1.06) , and the difference was statistically significant (t=8.779, P<0.01) . The scores of SAS and SDS decreased after six weeks of training, and the differences were statistically significant (t=11.326, -9.563; P<0.01) . Conclusions Mindfulness training can effectively alleviate the pain, anxiety and depression in patients with lumbar disc herniation, so as to improve patients' rehabilitation. Key words: Intervertebral disc displacement; Lumbar disc herniation; Pain management; Mindfulness