Conclusion
chronically ill
CHRONICALLY ILL
The quantitative results of this study did not support the causal effect of MBATs on patients' emotional regulation. However, the qualitative part of our mixed methods study highlighted a wild range of potential benefits of these complementary therapies in the population of chronically ill patients regarding their ability to regulate their difficulties. Further research using larger sample sizes, issued from a more homogeneous population, testing a restricted set of MBATs with experienced trainers is needed to fully state on MBATs’ benefits regarding emotional regulation.