In this meta-regression, we aimed to explore associations between changes in psychosocial factors and changes in sleep disturbance during mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). We also investigated participant-specific and methodological factors associated with sleep disturbance during MBIs. We utilized data from a published meta-analysis of 40 randomized controlled trials of MBIs (published...
JMIR Research ProtocolsOctober 25, 2023Alexander Mattia Presciutti, Emily C Woodworth, Elizabeth A Rochon et al.
Background: Caregivers of patients with severe acute brain injuries (SABI) that lead to coma and require intensive care unit (ICU) treatment often experience chronic emotional distress. To address this need, we developed the Coma Family (COMA-F) program, a mindfulness-based resiliency intervention for these caregivers. Objective: We will conduct an open pilot trial of COMA-F (National...
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...