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The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Physical Symptoms in Patients With Psoriasis



Alibeigibeni E1 ; Jaffary F2 ; Salehi A3 ; Sokhanvari F4
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  1. 1. Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Humanities, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan AND Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Consulting, School of Educational Sciences, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Isfahan Medical School Published:2017

Abstract

Background: Stress is an important factor in development and exacerbation of symptoms of most of the skin diseases including psoriasis. This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction program on physical symptoms in patients with psoriasis. Methods: This study was designed as a quasi-experimental study. Experimental group received 10 sessions of mindfulness training. Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) was measured before, at the end, and 45 days after treatment in all recruited patients. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Findings: There was a significant differences in physical symptoms of psoriasis (PASI score) between experimental and control groups both at the end of the treatment, and 45-days follow-up period (P < 0.05 for both). Conclusion: Based on these results, mindfulness-based stress reduction program could potentially be considered as an effective method to relief physical symptoms in patients with psoriatic. © 2017, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
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