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Kauser S, Keyte R, Mantzios M, Egan H. A Qualitative Exploration into Experiences and Attitudes Regarding Psychosocial Challenges, Self-compassion, and Mindfulness in a Population of Adults with Cystic Fibrosis. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2022; 29:898-910. [PMID: 35147829 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-022-09859-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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To investigate the current psychosocial challenges faced by adults with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), while exploring attitudes and experiences of mindfulness and self-compassion. Mindfulness and self-compassion are important resources for supporting psychological and physical well-being, yet there is limited research exploring these positive psychology concepts in CF literature. Twenty UK domiciled adults with a diagnosis of CF, took part in a semi-structured interview. Using a thematic analysis approach, four themes were developed: (a) "I didn't expect to be here": Surpassing the CF life expectancy, (b) "Am I psychologically bringing this upon myself?": Psychological complexities of CF, (c) "I've had to really learn to be kind to myself": The importance of compassion and being self-compassionate, (d) "I think it's a great tool": The benefits of practising mindfulness. This research demonstrates a robust need for increased integration of accessible psychological practices into routine CF-care and self-care for adults with CF. Particularly, practises and interventions that draw on the concepts of mindfulness and self-compassion, which may benefit patient's health and wellbeing profoundly.
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- S Kauser
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City University, The Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan St., Birmingham, B4 7BD, UK.
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City University, The Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan St., Birmingham, B4 7BD, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City University, The Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan St., Birmingham, B4 7BD, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City University, The Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan St., Birmingham, B4 7BD, UK
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Kauser S, Keyte R, Regan A, Nash EF, Fitch G, Mantzios M, Egan H. Exploring Associations Between Self-Compassion, Self-Criticism, Mental Health, and Quality of Life in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis: Informing Future Interventions. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2021; 29:332-343. [PMID: 34750694 PMCID: PMC9184429 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-021-09831-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Self-compassion is increasingly recognised as an important and beneficial factor in quality of life and mental health-related research, but research within the adult cystic fibrosis (CF) population is scarce. In a cross-sectional study, 114 (56 female, 58 male) adults with CF completed and returned a series of validated questionnaires that assessed CF-related quality of life, negative emotional states (depression, anxiety and stress), self-compassion, and self-criticism. Quality of life and self-compassion were positively correlated, and each in turn were inversely correlated with negative emotional states and self-criticism. Negative emotional states correlated positively to self-criticism. Self-compassion and/or self-criticism moderated ten relationships between various sub-domains of quality of life and negative emotions. Psychological interventions that increase self-compassion may be beneficial for enhancing mental health and quality of life for adults with CF.
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Affiliation(s)
- S Kauser
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City University, Room C332, The Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD, UK.
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City University, Room C332, The Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD, UK
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- West Midlands Cystic Fibrosis Centre, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- West Midlands Cystic Fibrosis Centre, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- North West Midlands Cystic Fibrosis Centre, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City University, Room C332, The Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City University, Room C332, The Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD, UK
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