Golden steps: A nursing approach for vitality, agility, and rumination in geriatric clients with depressive disorders through mindful walking.
Mona Metwally El-Sayed, Manal Mohammed Hawash, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Sarah Ali Hafez, El Saied Abd El Hamid El Sayed Salem, Asmaa Mohammed Saad Khaled, Shaimaa Mohamed Amin, Ayman Mohamed El-Ashry
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing August 1, 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.07.004 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Prospective quasi-experimental Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 68 |
| Population | Geriatric clients with depressive disorders |
| Intervention | Mindful walking |
| Topics | Depression Meditation |
| Keywords | Agility Geriatric clients Mindful walking Rumination Vitality |
| Citations | 4 |
| Key findings | Mindful walking significantly improved vitality, mindfulness, and rumination in older adults with depressive disorders, with a less significant effect on agility. |
Abstract
Depression is a prevalent issue among older adults and can significantly impact their overall quality of life. While traditional treatments may not always be sufficient or suitable for all individuals, the potential of alternative interventions, such as mindful walking, offers a ray of hope. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of mindful walking on rumination, agility, vitality, and mindfulness in geriatric patients with depressive disorders. A prospective quasi-experimental design was employed with a purposive sample of 35 clients in the intervention group and 33 in the control group. This study utilized the Ruminative Responses Scale - Short Form (RRS-SF) and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) to measure the primary outcome. The Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) and State-Level Version of the Subjective Vitality Scale (SVS) were used to measure the secondary outcomes. Mindful walking significantly affected vitality, mindfulness, and rumination, with effect sizes (ղ2 = 0.168, 0.137, and 0.127), respectively. On the other hand, the intervention had a less significant effect on agility, with an effect size (ղ2 = 0.047). This study revealed that geriatric clients with depressive disorders showed more significant improvements in vitality, followed by improvement in rumination and agility. Integrating mindful walking as a part of care plans for those clients would promote their physical activity and mental well-being.
Comparable studies
Other experimental studies on depression, most cited first.
Citations in the library
Cites 5
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- The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Therapy on Anxiety and Depression: A Meta-Analytic Review Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology April 1, 2010