Long, J. orcid.org/0000-0002-6889-6195, Briggs, M., Long, A. et al. (1 more author) (2016) Starting where I am: a grounded theory exploration of mindfulness as a facilitator of transition in living with a long-term condition. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 72 (10). pp. 2445-2456. ISSN 0309-2402
Abstract
AIM: To explore how practising mindfulness affects people's experiences of living with a long-term condition. BACKGROUND: Increasing evidence suggest that mindfulness meditation-based interventions benefit people with long-term conditions, particularly in terms of psychological well-being. Most evidence, however, relates to short-term outcomes and limited information exists about how people use mindfulness in the longer term and how this affects their experience of living with their condition. DESIGN: A qualitative study using constructivist-informed grounded theory. METHODS: Using interviews, diaries and focus groups, data were collected between 2011 - 2012 from participants and/or trainers of Breathworks' mindfulness intervention. Phased recruitment enabled theoretical sampling, with data analysed concurrently using Charmaz's two-stage coding strategy. FINDINGS: The final sample comprised 41 adults with diverse physical and/or mental health conditions. Participants reported predominantly positive experiences, almost all identifying significant changes in thinking and behaviour. A core process of 'Starting where I am' was formulated, highlighting how people became more aware and accepting of their condition and thus able to self-care more effectively. The process was encapsulated in five themes: Getting a new perspective; Feeling equipped to cope; Doing life differently; Seeing a change; and Finding mindfulness difficult. Strong resonances were identified between participants' experiences and the process of transition through which people come to terms with challenging life events. CONCLUSION: Mindfulness can be conceptualized as a facilitator of transition, enabling people to adapt to living with a long-term condition. Transition is associated with improved, self-directed self-management, which is significant to both people with long-term conditions and healthcare providers.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Advanced Nursing. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Mindfulness; grounded theory; long-term conditions; meditation; non-communicable diseases; nursing; qualitative research; self-management; transition |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Health and Related Research (Sheffield) > ScHARR - Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 19 Jan 2018 13:55 |
Last Modified: | 19 Jan 2018 13:58 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12998 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/jan.12998 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:126360 |