The Effectiveness of a Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Program Using a Mobile App on Stress Reduction in Employees: Randomized Controlled Trial

Autor: Beomjun Min, Heyeon Park, Johanna Inhyang Kim, Sungmin Lee, Soyoung Back, Eunhwa Lee, Sohee Oh, Je-Yeon Yun, Bung-Nyun Kim, Yonghoon Kim, JungHyun Hwang, Sanghyop Lee, Jeong-Hyun Kim
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: JMIR mHealth and uHealth, Vol 11, p e42851 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2291-5222
DOI: 10.2196/42851
Popis: BackgroundMindfulness-based training programs have consistently shown efficacy in stress reduction. However, questions regarding the optimal duration and most effective delivery methods remain. ObjectiveThis research explores a 4-week neurofeedback-assisted mindfulness training for employees via a mobile app. The study’s core query is whether incorporating neurofeedback can amplify the benefits on stress reduction and related metrics compared with conventional mindfulness training. MethodsA total of 92 full-time employees were randomized into 3 groups: group 1 received mobile mindfulness training with neurofeedback assistance (n=29, mean age 39.72 years); group 2 received mobile mindfulness training without neurofeedback (n=32, mean age 37.66 years); and group 3 were given self-learning paper materials on stress management during their first visit (n=31, mean age 38.65 years). The primary outcomes were perceived stress and resilience scales. The secondary outcomes were mindfulness awareness, emotional labor, occupational stress, insomnia, and depression. Heart rate variability and electroencephalography were measured for physiological outcomes. These measurements were collected at 3 different times, namely, at baseline, immediately after training, and at a 4-week follow-up. The generalized estimating equation model was used for data analysis. ResultsThe 4-week program showed significant stress reduction (Wald χ22=107.167, P
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