ArticleJournal of oral & facial pain and headache2025
Associations between pain, anxiety and depression and mindfulness in patients with burning mouth syndrome: a cross-sectional study.
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- [Evaluation of the Effects of Body Scan Mindfulness Training in Patients With Burning Mouth Syndrome].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2026Trial
- Burning Mouth Syndrome: Understanding the Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Invisible Pain.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2026Observational
- Psychological Subtypes and Intervention Strategies in Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Narrative Review.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
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backgroundBurning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain disorder affecting the oral mucosa, often accompanied by psychological comorbidities. Higher levels of mindfulness have been associated with reduced pain and fewer emotional symptoms in some chronic pain conditions, but its role in BMS remains inadequately explored.
methods146 patients diagnosed with BMS, according to the International Classification of Orofacial Pain, 1st edition, were recruited from the Department of Oral Medicine at a stomatology hospital. Mindfulness, pain intensity and psychological symptoms were assessed using the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, visual analog scale, and self-report screening tools, respectively. Spearman's correlation and multiple regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the relationships between mindfulness and levels of pain, anxiety, and depression.
resultsMindfulness showed significant negative correlations with pain (
conclusionsThe overall mindfulness level and the "describing" facet appear to be associated with pain severity, whereas the "non-judging" and "non-reactivity" facets are related to anxiety symptoms, and the "acting-with-awareness" facet is linked to depressive symptoms, suggesting that mindfulness-based interventions may offer a beneficial approach in the management of BMS.
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