Mindfulness, self compassion and quality of life within CF
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Does mindfulness and or compassion mediate/moderate the relationship between quality of life, mental health and well-being and physical health in a CF population?
IRAS ID
256583
Contact name
Anna Regan
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Birmingham City University
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
The potential of mindfulness and mindfulness-based practise exists amongst CF research, although this research remains limited. Further research is required to explore whether mindfulness and or compassion mediate/moderate the relationship between quality of life, mental health and well-being and physical health. These methods will then be able to further suggest which interventions may be effective in reducing distress whilst improving clinical outcomes.
This research aims to explore mindfulness and compassion in relation to psychological health and well-being amongst CF patients. High rates of depression, anxiety and stress are reported amongst the CF community which have been associated with a lower quality of life. Some of the psycho-social challenges faced by the CF population are often perceived as difficult and lead to a time-consuming lifestyle (i.e treatment burden, poor adherence and eating behaviours). Research suggests that mindfulness practices could help to improve the quality of life of CF patients by not only offering support for the psychological well-being of this population but also through aiding the physiological difficulties.
The current research will explore levels of mindfulness, self-compassion, well-being, quality of life, depression, anxiety and stress as well as acceptance and self-criticism within a CF population through the completion of a series of validated questionnaires. This study aims to inform the development of future interventions and tools that could be used in a CF setting, with regards to mindfulness and compassion constructs.REC name
North East - Tyne & Wear South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/NE/0183
Date of REC Opinion
7 Jun 2019
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion