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Peter M Wayne

2 papers in the library · publishing 2025-2026

Papers

Unraveling the mediating role of anxiety and depression: Cultivating mindfulness to improve quality of life in Parkinson's disease patients.

Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.) June 27, 2026 Lily Man Lee Chan, Edmond Pui Hang Choi, Peter M Wayne et al.

Higher mindfulness levels are associated with reduced anxiety and depression and improved health-related quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease. Anxiety and depression fully mediated the link between the observing and non-judging facets of mindfulness and quality of life, while the acting with awareness facet was partially mediated by both anxiety and depression, and the describing facet was fully mediated by depression alone. Psychologically distressed individuals had significantly lower mindfulness and poorer quality of life than non-distressed individuals. The authors propose that integrating mindfulness interventions into clinical care for neurodegenerative diseases could improve psychological well-being.

DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.104172 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Anxiety Depression Mindfulness Parkinson’s disease +1

Bedtime App-Guided Mindfulness Meditation in Patients With Insomnia: Mixed Methods Feasibility and Acceptability Pilot Study.

JMIR Formative Research September 30, 2025 Yan Ma, Peter M Wayne, Janet M Mullington et al.

A pilot study tested the feasibility of a 4-week bedtime mindfulness meditation program guided by a smartphone app for people with chronic insomnia. Of 13 participants recruited, 10 completed the protocol (77% retention). Completion rates for physiological and psychometric data exceeded 90%, and app use compliance was 91%. Preliminary analysis showed improvements in sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index change -3.7), insomnia severity (Insomnia Severity Index change -4.5), and presleep arousal (Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale change -7.7). Qualitative interviews revealed benefits including decreased catastrophizing, acceptance, body awareness, and relaxation. The hybrid in-lab and at-home study design was deemed feasible and acceptable for future research.

DOI: 10.2196/67366 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Meditation Mindfulness App Bedtime +6