期刊
MINDFULNESS
卷 12, 期 5, 页码 1148-1158出版社
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s12671-020-01583-4
关键词
Mindfulness; Stroke; Anxiety; Depression; Feasibility
资金
- Rutherford Discovery Fellowship
The study found that a six-week, one-on-one MBI course can improve the mood of stroke survivors, with most participants finding the session duration appropriate and enjoying the personalized face-to-face format. While some participants felt the baseline assessment package was too long, emotional challenges in some practices were effectively managed by adjusting the practices with the guidance of the mindfulness facilitator.
Objectives Mindfulness is an evidence-based treatment for depression but has never been rigorously tested with stroke survivors with depression. This feasibility study examined several issues relevant to a potential trial of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for improving mood after stroke. Methods In 2017-2019 in New Zealand, we recruited 20 stroke survivors with low mood to undergo a 6-week, one-on-one MBI course delivered by an occupational therapist experienced in MBIs. Pre, post, and 4-week follow-up assessments were completed. Results Fifteen participants completed all six sessions and a 4-week booster or top-up session. The 1-hour session duration was considered appropriate by participants and all enjoyed the face-to-face individualized format. Mean Beck Depression Inventory-II scores improved by more than one standard deviation and this was maintained at follow-up. However, the baseline assessment package was too long for some participants due to the cognitive component. Three participants indicated feeling emotionally challenged by some of the practices. These effects were managed by the mindfulness facilitator by adjusting the practice, so participants maintained their sense of agency, well-being, and overall benefit from the program. Conclusions MBI training delivered individually over six weekly sessions was acceptable to stroke survivors with 14/15 participants reporting improved mood. Three participants reported feeling emotionally challenged by some of the practices and we recommend MBIs for stroke survivors be provided by practitioners experienced in mindfulness, working with stroke, and trauma-informed therapy. It is important now to conduct rigorous randomized controlled trials to test the effectiveness and efficacy of MBIs for stroke survivors.
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