Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases

Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
Open Access

ISSN: 2329-8790

+44 1478 350008

Sarah Martin

Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care, University of California, Irvine, USA

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Acceptability of an Online Brief Mindfulness Intervention for Sickle Cell Disease Pain
    Author(s): Seungjun Kim*, Dominic Arjuna Ugarte, Adam Hanley, Sarah Martin and Sean D Young

    Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) pain negatively impacts the quality of life among People Living With Sickle Cell Disease (PWSCD). New intervention methods, including Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBIs), have been used to manage various forms of chronic pain but their potential for addressing pain among PWSCD has not been extensively studied. The aim of the study was to evaluate the acceptability of a 20-minute, video adaptation of the Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) program for addressing pain among PWSCD: Mini MORE. Materials and methods: PWSCD (N=32) were recruited via advertisements on online platforms and their responses to semi-structured interview questions were gathered for analysis. Thematic analysis using the method of constant comparison based on Grounded Theory was used to analyze the transcribed response.. View More»
    DOI: 10.35248/2329-8790.23.11.586

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