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Luiz Roberto Ramos

2 papers in the library · 5 citations · publishing 2025-2026

Papers

Effects of mindfulness training on quality of life and well-being in older adults: a randomized controlled trial.

Aging & Mental Health April 12, 2025 Marcelo Vasconcelos Mapurunga, Daniela Rodrigues de Oliveira, Solange Andreoni et al. 5 citations

A randomized controlled trial compared a four-month Mindfulness-Based Health Promotion (MBHP) program with computer-based cognitive stimulation in older adults. Quality of life improved significantly only in the cognitive stimulation group. However, the MBHP group showed improvements in stress, anxiety, intrinsic religiosity, and sleep quality. Qualitative interviews with MBHP participants revealed enhanced perceptions of social support, self-awareness, self-care, and sleep quality, creating a discrepancy between quantitative quality-of-life results and subjective reports. The MBHP program did not significantly improve quality of life compared to cognitive stimulation, but it positively impacted several well-being indicators.

DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2025.2488890 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Mindfulness Cognitive stimulation Older adults Quality of life +1

Implementation and effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for mild depression in primary care: Protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster RCT

SSM - Mental Health June 16, 2026 Caroline Krauser, Eduardo Jardim Simões, Chester Schmaltz et al.

Depression and anxiety symptoms are a major cause of disability worldwide. Mindfulness-based interventions are proven treatments for mild-to-moderate cases, but evidence on their real-world feasibility and effectiveness is limited, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This paper describes a randomized stepped-wedge trial with qualitative analysis that will evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for depression symptoms in primary care patients in Brazil. The study aims to generate context-sensitive evidence to improve public health strategies and inform sustainable depression treatments in low- and middle-income countries.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmmh.2026.100608 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Mindfulness Depression Primary health care Implementation science