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Evan Plys

2 papers in the library · 3 citations · publishing 2023-2025

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Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the Feasibility of a Mobile App-Delivered Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Caregiver Stress.

The Gerontologist May 10, 2025 Evan Plys, Morgan Seward, Elizabeth M Allen et al. 3 citations

We tested feasibility and preliminary benefits of a free mobile app-delivered mindfulness-based intervention for stress among dementia caregivers (i.e., Healthy Minds Program for Caregivers [HMP-C]). Single-blind Stage 1b pilot randomized controlled trial compared 12 weeks of HMP-C (n = 47) with a dose-matched education podcast control (n = 48; Wellness App [WA]). T-tests examined between-group...

DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnaf047 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Mindfulness Caregiver stress Caregiving Mental health +1

Mindfulness-Based App to Reduce Stress in Caregivers of Persons With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias: Protocol for a Single-Blind Feasibility Proof-of-Concept Randomized Controlled Trial.

JMIR Research Protocols October 13, 2023 Emily C Woodworth, Ellie A Briskin, Evan Plys et al.

Background: Informal caregivers (ie, individuals who provide assistance to a known person with health or functional needs, often unpaid) experience high levels of stress. Caregiver stress is associated with negative outcomes for both caregivers and care recipients. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) show promise for improving stress, emotional distress, and sleep disturbance in caregivers...

DOI: 10.2196/50108 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Mindfulness Dementia Protocol Randomized controlled trial +2