Toward Identifying the Effects of the Specific Components of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Biologic and Emotional Outcomes Among Older Adults

Gallegos, Autumn M.; Hoerger, Michael; Talbot, Nancy L.; Krasner, Michael S.; Knight, Jennifer M.; Moynihan, Jan A.; Duberstein, Paul R.

doi:10.1089/acm.2012.0028

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“…Six of the studies included in this review used MBSR in its standard 8-week form (Creswell et al, 2012; Gallegos et al, 2013a, 2013b; Lenze et al, 2014; Moynihan et al, 2013; Young & Baime, 2010); one used standard 8-week MBCT (Splevins et al, 2009). Most of the remaining studies used a modified form of MBSR or MBCT designed to be helpful for their sample.…”

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“…As shown in Table 1, several studies reported that mindfulness-based interventions were associated with significant declines in loneliness, depression, anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and rumination, as well as significant increases in general mood and positive affect (Creswell et al, 2013; Ernst et al, 2008; Foulk et al, 2013; Gallegos et al, 2013a; Lenze et al, 2014; O'Connor et al, 2014; Splevins et al, 2009; Young & Baime, 2010). O'Connor and colleagues (2014) found MBCT to be most effective for individuals with elevated depression scores compared to waitlist controls; this is congruent with previous findings in younger adults that MBCT shows greater effects in clinically depressed and anxious populations (Hoffmann et al, 2010).…”

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Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Older Adults: a Review of the Effects on Physical and Emotional Well-Being

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This comprehensive review examined the effects of mindfulness-based interventions on the physical and emotional wellbeing of older adults, a rapidly growing segment of the general population. Search procedures yielded 15 treatment outcome studies meeting inclusion criteria. Support was found for the feasibility and acceptability of mindfulness-based interventions with older adults. Physical and emotional wellbeing outcome variables offered mixed support for the use of mindfulness-based interventions with older adults. Potential explanations of mixed findings may include methodological flaws, study limitations, and inconsistent modifications of protocols. These are discussed in detail and future avenues of research are discussed, emphasizing the need to incorporate geriatric populations into future mindfulness-based empirical research.

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Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Older Adults: a Review of the Effects on Physical and Emotional Well-Being

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“…However, another study [38] reported that MBT had a small effect size (0.32) on reducing stress in adults with chronic conditions. Reviews of studies conducted with cancer patients suggested an even more significant effect of MBT on patient stress Regarding biomedical outcomes, some previous studies reported that MBSR training could increase plasma cortisol levels, extend cell longevity [40][41], promote the recovery of functional T cells [42], and improve plasma levels of IGF-1 and antigen-specific IgM and IgG 3 [43]. These M A N U S C R I P T…”

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Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness-based cognitive therapies on people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Zhang

et al. 2015

International Journal of Nursing Sciences

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Objective: To assess the effects of mindfulness-based therapies (MBTs) on the outcomes of people living with HIV.Methods: During 2014, we searched the PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and CBM databases to identify randomized and non-randomized controlled studies which compared participants receiving mindfulness-based therapies (MBTs), including mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), with participants in control groups. The psychological, biochemical, clinical, and behavioral outcomes of the study participants were analyzed. Two separate reviewers independently performed the study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment tasks, and a meta-analysis of selected studies was performed using RevMan software.Results: Seven articles describing results obtained with a total of 620 HIV-infected individuals enrolled in six randomized trials and one quasi-experimental trial were included in the final meta-analysis. The overall methodological quality of the studies was moderate, as most study criteria were unclear and subject to a high risk of bias. Patients receiving MBT experienced significantly decreased feelings of stress after 8 weeks (p = 0.03) of MBT, and decreased feelings of depression after both 8 weeks (p = 0.04) and 6 months (p = 0.02). Additionally, some patients receiving MBSR training or MBCT showed improved CD4 + counts at 8 weeks and 6 months, respectively. Conclusion:While MBT produced psychological benefits in HIV infected patients, any improvements in CD4 + counts were not robust. Additional studies with longer term follow-up periods and larger sample sizes are required to ascertain the effectiveness of such interventions.

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“…MBSR is beneficial for pain management, and psychological wellness. MBCT has been proven more effective at reducing worry, depression [66] and co-morbid disorders like substance abuse [67]. MBSR mediation practices have been found to be effective in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), which may be a precedent to SUD [68].…”

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Integrating the Science of Addiction and the Science of Wellbeing

Gilley¹

2017

J Alcohol Drug Depend

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A gap between public understanding, cutting edge brain science and the practice of addiction treatment has created hardship for those suffering. New perspective replaces the term addiction with the new concept of a continuum of substance use. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is now regarded as a manifestation of Reward Deficiency Syndrome, which contributes to a spectrum of disorders related to genetic polymorphisms, especially in regard to impulsive, addictive and compulsive behaviors. The new brain science of addiction requires neurological medical intervention and novel treatment with nutraceuticals, the building blocks of neurotransmission. Innovative alterative holistic and wellness therapies are proving to be beneficial in helping the sufferer thrive despite chronic neurological challenge.

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Toward Identifying the Effects of the Specific Components of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Biologic and Emotional Outcomes Among Older Adults

Abstract: Practice of MBSR activities, particularly yoga, could provide benefits for specific aspects of physiologic function and positive affect. Changes in adaptive immunity in older adult MBSR practitioners warrant further study.

Cited by 69 publications

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Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Older Adults: a Review of the Effects on Physical and Emotional Well-Being

Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Older Adults: a Review of the Effects on Physical and Emotional Well-Being

Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness-based cognitive therapies on people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Integrating the Science of Addiction and the Science of Wellbeing

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