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Objectives <p>Mindfulness has emerged as a promising mental health and wellness practice, but perceptions and experiences regarding its use for chronic illness care have not been well elucidated. This study explored the perceptions and experiences of people living with Parkinson’s disease on using mindfulness techniques for rehabilitation.</p> Method <p>This is a qualitative descriptive study with thematic analysis. Sixty-one Chinese people with Parkinson’s disease, participating in a community-based mindfulness rehabilitation program, completed individual semi-structured interviews.</p> Results <p>Three themes emerged: (1) reshaping illness experience through embodiment, (2) cultivating a sense of community through mindful engagement, and (3) fostering lasting mindfulness impact. Participants viewed mindfulness as transformative, offering psychosocial and spiritual benefits beyond physical relief. Group dynamics, mindful interactions, and culturally relevant affirmations were crucial factors in motivating participants in mindful engagement. Challenges in experiential learning highlighted the need for tailored support and resources for sustained mindfulness practice.</p> Conclusions <p>The findings emphasize the transformative potential of mindfulness in empowering self-care practices through a whole-person approach. Integrating mindfulness into gerontological care is crucial to optimize holistic wellness, particularly for people with Parkinson’s disease. Efforts should focus on personalizing disease-specific mindfulness techniques, expanding mind–body experiences beyond goal-driven practice, and fostering a supportive environment for routine integration.</p>

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Enhancing Whole-Person Care Through Mindfulness: Qualitative Insights from Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

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    2025年7月5日

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  • Jojo Yan Yan Kwok,
  • Charis Ann Lai,
  • Wilfred Wing Fung Sin,
  • Lily Man Lee Chan,
  • Yuki Yuk Shum,
  • Edmond Pui Hang Choi,
  • Jung Jae Lee,
  • Kris Yuet Wan Lok,
  • Shirley Yin Yu Pang,
  • Man Auyeung,
  • Samuel Yeung-shan Wong,
  • Rainbow Tin Hung Ho

摘要

Objectives

Mindfulness has emerged as a promising mental health and wellness practice, but perceptions and experiences regarding its use for chronic illness care have not been well elucidated. This study explored the perceptions and experiences of people living with Parkinson’s disease on using mindfulness techniques for rehabilitation.

Method

This is a qualitative descriptive study with thematic analysis. Sixty-one Chinese people with Parkinson’s disease, participating in a community-based mindfulness rehabilitation program, completed individual semi-structured interviews.

Results

Three themes emerged: (1) reshaping illness experience through embodiment, (2) cultivating a sense of community through mindful engagement, and (3) fostering lasting mindfulness impact. Participants viewed mindfulness as transformative, offering psychosocial and spiritual benefits beyond physical relief. Group dynamics, mindful interactions, and culturally relevant affirmations were crucial factors in motivating participants in mindful engagement. Challenges in experiential learning highlighted the need for tailored support and resources for sustained mindfulness practice.

Conclusions

The findings emphasize the transformative potential of mindfulness in empowering self-care practices through a whole-person approach. Integrating mindfulness into gerontological care is crucial to optimize holistic wellness, particularly for people with Parkinson’s disease. Efforts should focus on personalizing disease-specific mindfulness techniques, expanding mind–body experiences beyond goal-driven practice, and fostering a supportive environment for routine integration.