K Birtwell
A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease
Birtwell, K; Dubrow-Marshall, LJ; Dubrow-Marshall, R; Duerden, TJ; Dunn, A
Authors
Dr Linda Dubrow-Marshall L.Dubrow-Marshall@salford.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer
R Dubrow-Marshall
TJ Duerden
A Dunn
Abstract
Objective
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course (MBSR) on people with Parkinson's disease who experienced depression, anxiety, stress or difficulty coping with Parkinson's.
Methods
Thirteen participants were recruited and six completed the full MBSR course. Data were analysed using repeated measures analysis of variance and thematic analysis.
Results
There were significant improvements in levels of depression, anxiety and stress at weeks eight and sixteen, as measured by the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale, short version (DASS-21). Themes of ‘mindfulness as challenging’ and ‘mindfulness as life-enhancing’ were identified from follow-up questionnaire responses. All participants reported they would recommend MBSR to other people with Parkinson's.
Conclusion
This study supports previous preliminary findings that mindfulness-based interventions could benefit people with Parkinson's experiencing non-motor symptoms. Further research using larger sample sizes, a control group, and a longer follow-up period is required.
Citation
Birtwell, K., Dubrow-Marshall, L., Dubrow-Marshall, R., Duerden, T., & Dunn, A. (2017). A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 29, 220-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.10.009
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
Online Publication Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
Publication Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
Deposit Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
Publicly Available Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
Journal | Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice |
Print ISSN | 1744-3881 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Volume | 29 |
Pages | 220-228 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.10.009 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.10.009 |
Related Public URLs | https://www.journals.elsevier.com/complementary-therapies-in-clinical-practice |
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