Dispositional Mindfulness in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: the Mediating Role of Symptom Interference and Self-Compassion

ConclusionsMindfulness is associated with low symptom interference, high self-compassion, and low distress in IBS. The observed association between mindfulness and low distress is partly related to high self-compassion and low symptom interference. The observed association between symptom frequency and interference is not as strong among those reporting high levels of mindfulness. Overall, this study strengthens justification for the use of MBIs in IBS.
Source: Mindfulness - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research