Self-compassion refers to being supportive toward oneself when experiencing suffering or
pain—be it caused by personal mistakes and inadequacies or external life challenges. This …

Loving‐kindness and compassion meditation (LKCM) was a promising intervention for
improving life satisfaction, but previous findings have been inconsistent. The current study …

Introduction Nonspecific chronic low back pain (NCLBP) is a leading contributor to disease
burden worldwide, and the management of NCLBP has always been a problem. This study …

Objectives A growing body of evidence shows self-compassion can play a key role in
alleviating depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress in various populations. Interventions …

Objective Chronic pain frequently co-occurs with clinically relevant psychological distress. A
systematic review was conducted to identify the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy …

Objectives It is debatable whether loving-kindness and compassion meditation (LKCM)
effectively reduces anxiety, and previous studies have reported inconsistent findings. This …

Objectives Self-compassion interventions are increasingly used to address mental and
physical health outcomes in individuals with chronic illness. This review integrates the …

Background and objective Mindfulness‐based interventions (MBIs) have been recently
applied in pain management and cancer care. However, inconsistencies exist concerning …

Objective This study examines the efficacy of positive psychology interventions (PPIs) for
patients with chronic pain through a systematic review and meta-analysis. PPIs are defined …

Joy in medicine, or the loss of it, is a popular topic of conversation, even more so since the
pandemic. Burnout in oncology is common and diminishes the satisfaction of practicing …