<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Mindfulness is a complex mental state meaning paying attention to the present moment but non judgemental, practically awareness of present. Developed like a form of mental training, has the objective to replace automatic or reactive modes of mind.</p><p>Processes to improve a non-judgemental attitude by mindfulness meditation and cognitive training may relieve psychological distress in COPD, where stigma and self blame, associated with depression are highly prevalent. Mindfulness based trainings could be included as add on treatments in pulmonary rehabilitation programs , with a hope to improve patients self-care and adherence.</p></abstract>

Mindfulness is a complex mental state meaning paying attention to the present moment but non judgemental, practically awareness of present. Developed like a form of mental training, has the objective to replace automatic or reactive modes of mind.Processes to improve a non-judgemental attitude by mindfulness meditation and cognitive training may relieve psychological distress in COPD, where stigma and self blame, associated with depression are highly prevalent. Mindfulness based trainings could be included as add on treatments in pulmonary rehabilitation programs , with a hope to improve patients self-care and adherence.

From Mindful Eating to Mindfulness in COPD

University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Carol Davila”

Internal Medicine

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Mindfulness is a complex mental state meaning paying attention to the present moment but non judgemental, practically awareness of present. Developed like a...

From Mindful Eating to Mindfulness in COPD

Publié en ligne: 18 juil. 2019

Pages: 61 - 65

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/inmed-2019-0061

Mots clés
COPD, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, mindfulness, psychological distress, depression

© 2019 Anca Hâncu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

From Mindful Eating to Mindfulness in COPD

Publié en ligne: 18 juil. 2019

Pages: 61 - 65

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/inmed-2019-0061

Mots clésCOPD, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, mindfulness, psychological distress, depression

© 2019 Anca Hâncu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Mots clés
COPD, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, mindfulness, psychological distress, depression