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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Intervention in Caregivers of Dementia Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Self-Guided Mindfulness eCourse for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and 6 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Aims: The study will contribute to our understanding of how the cultivation of caregiver mindfulness might improve their overall relational well-being (Primary Outcome), their psychological well-being (Secondary Outcome), and have an impact on dementia patients' lifestyles (Other Outcome). Overall, this study will investigate the idea that the fruits of mindfulness training can be leveraged by both the caregiver and the care-recipient, improving the quality of relationship by making their interactions more mutual, connected, empathic and positive. This study aims to additionally elucidate which facets of mindfulness account for caregiver's happiness and psychological well-being. Sample: In this study 40 dementia caregivers will be recruited to participate; 20 will be allocated to the clinical intervention group (i.e., adapted MBSR for caregivers) and 20 to the active control group. Data will be collected pre-post the start of intervention, and at a 3 month follow up. Future orientation: This study may contribute to evidence-based knowledge concerning the efficacy of mindfulness based interventions to support caregiver empowerment, via regaining relationship satisfaction and achieving greater equanimity in the face of stressors.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Eight MBSR sessions of 1.5 hours per week
Six weeks of a mindfulness ecourse, and two weeks of coping skills training led by a licensed neuropsychologist