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Mindfulness-Based Intervention for People With Dementia and Their Partners: Results of a Mixed-Methods Study
- Source :
- Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Vol 11 (2019), Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 11:92. Frontiers Media S.A.
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Frontiers Media SA, 2019.
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Abstract
- Objective: Studies have shown preliminary support for mindfulness-based interventions benefitting people with dementia and their caregivers. However, most studies focus on these two groups separately. This study examined whether it would be possible and beneficial for people with dementia and their caregiver to jointly undergo an adjusted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training, named TANDEM.Methods: The 8-week MBSR training was adjusted based on a literature review and interviews with experts (clinicians and mindfulness trainers). Seven couples (a person with early-stage dementia and their caregiver) participated together in the 8-week TANDEM program. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted after completion. Questionnaires (administered before and after the intervention) assessed the primary outcomes of quality of life and psychological distress (stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms). Secondary outcomes were mindfulness, self-compassion, positive mental health, worrying, and perceived burden (for caregivers).Results: All participants completed the program and reported beneficial effects (relaxation, awareness, acceptance, and resilience). Most managed to integrate exercises into their daily lives and planned to continue their practice. Participating in a group was considered valuable and supportive. Furthermore, it was appreciated that participants could follow the training together (as a couple). The quantitative results showed a small effect on increased quality of life for caregivers. No substantial decrease in psychological distress was apparent. Caregivers displayed a large increase in mindfulness.Conclusion: The results of this mixed-methods study suggest that an adjusted mindfulness program is feasible and well-received among couples of persons with early-stage dementia and their caregiver, warranting further research in this area.
- Subjects :
- 0301 basic medicine
caregivers
Aging
mindfulness
Mindfulness
Cognitive Neuroscience
medicine.medical_treatment
QUESTIONNAIRE
Psychological intervention
MBSR
VALIDATION
lcsh:RC321-571
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Quality of life (healthcare)
Intervention (counseling)
medicine
Dementia
lcsh:Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
CONSTRUCT-VALIDITY
Original Research
mixed-methods
COGNITIVE THERAPY
DEPRESSION
medicine.disease
Mental health
WHOQOL-BREF
3. Good health
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES
030104 developmental biology
Cognitive therapy
Anxiety
MENTAL-HEALTH CONTINUUM
medicine.symptom
Psychology
030217 neurology & neurosurgery
STRESS REDUCTION
Neuroscience
dementia
Clinical psychology
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 16634365
- Volume :
- 11
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....610ce194fac5e217d90cb466204ddaca