Nathan T West, Brook E Harmon, Kristen E Rawlett, Sarah J Short, Adam J Spanier, Shifali Mathews, Katrina Kimble, Chad McGehee, Macy L Ratliff, Robin C Puett
OBJECTIVES: Explore the lived experience of individuals managing and/or caregiving for someone with a chronic disease and their perceptions of developing a mindfulness program for stress reduction. METHODS: Sixteen participants with chronic disease and/or caregivers participated. Participants completed eligibility screening, demographic questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews (30-60 min each) online or by phone. Interviews ( n = 16) were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis and NVivo® 12...
April 19, 2023: Chronic Illness