Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on quality of life in nursing home residents: a feasibility study
| Autor: | Susann Kiehne, Angelina Zöllner, Ulrich Schwantes, Justus Welke, Roswitha Gabriel, Sarah Ernst, Christoph Heintze, Tobias Esch |
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| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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Gerontology
Complementary Therapies Male Aging Mindfulness Activities of daily living law.invention Mindfulness-based stress reduction Mind-Body Relations Metaphysical Quality of life (healthcare) Randomized controlled trial law Activities of Daily Living Medicine Homes for the Aged Humans skin and connective tissue diseases Aged Aged 80 and over business.industry Depression Mental health Nursing Homes Mental Health Treatment Outcome Complementary and alternative medicine Demographic change Quality of Life Feasibility Studies Female sense organs business Nursing homes Stress Psychological |
| Zdroj: | Forschende Komplementarmedizin (2006). 15(2) |
| ISSN: | 1661-4127 |
| Popis: | With demographic change, the number of elderly people is increasing. The aging process and associated stress diminishes their quality of life. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been claimed to reduce stress and alleviate suffering. It might be a useful approach to improve the condition in the elderly.To examine feasibility and potential effects of MBSR on nursing home residents in Germany, a non-randomized feasibility study was conducted including 22 participants; 15 of them participated in an 8-week MBSR course, 7 served as untreated comparison group. Health-related quality of life (SF-12), depressive symptoms (GDS-12R), cognitive impairment (MMST), activities of daily living (Barthel Index), satisfaction with life, physical pain and major complaints were assessed pre- and post-intervention.9 out of 15 course participants completed the course (60%). They showed a significant increase in the SF-12 physical health score (p = 0.017). Depressive symptoms (GDS-12R) significantly declined within the meditation group (p = 0.04) and as compared to the untreated group (p = 0.011). In the comparison group, a significant decrease in major complaints (p = 0.011) and an increase in the SF-12 mental health score were found. The meditation group yielded positive changes in the SF-12 mental health score, in satisfaction with life and in pain intensity.In view of the setting, the completion rate of 60% appears to be acceptable. Significant results suggest that MBSR may help improve health-related quality of life and reduce symptoms of depression. Yet, as participants did not meet the requirement to practice independently, feasibility of conducting MBSR with elderly who live in a nursing home has to be questioned. |
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