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Date of Graduation

5-2025

Description

Background: Chronic pain is a widespread condition that affects millions of individuals and leads to substantial healthcare costs, with estimates in the U.S. ranging from $560 billion to $635 billion annually. Traditional pain management heavily relies on opioid prescriptions, which, while effective in the short term, have contributed to the ongoing opioid crisis due to risks of addiction and dependency. As a result, there is a growing interest in alternative, non- pharmacological approaches to pain management, including mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). MBIs have been increasingly recognized for their ability to help patients modulate pain perception and improve overall well-being. This study aims to analyze how mindfulness techniques can serve as an effective complementary pain management strategy. Purpose: This study explores the role of mindfulness techniques, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in altering pain perception. The objective is to determine how these interventions can be integrated into physical and occupational therapy to enhance patient outcomes and reduce reliance on opioids for chronic pain management.

Publication Date

2025

Document Type

Poster

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Degree Level

Undergraduate

Department

Health, Human Performance and Recreation

Advisor/Mentor

McGee, Joshua E.

Committee Member

Pham, Hung K.

Disciplines

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Movement and Mind-Body Therapies | Physical Therapy

Keywords

Expanded Literature Review

Incorporating Mindfulness Techniques in Therapeutic Practices to Impact a Patient’s Pain Perception

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