The COSMIC study aimed to support a new service development project, in partnership with Kidney Care UK, by implementing the four-session Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR) programme, developed by MindfulnessUK, and explore its feasibility for patients with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease or have received a kidney transplant.

75 participants took part in the 4-week online CMR programme, and we used pre- and post-tests to measure the effect of the programme on anxiety, depression, self-compassion, the ability to be mindful, wellbeing, and resilience, along with qualitative interviews to explore factors influencing the feasibility, acceptability, and suitability of the intervention, with patients (and the Mindfulness Teacher) and their commitment to practice.