A qualitative analysis of mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in Parkinson's disease
Lee. Fitzpatrick, Jane Simpson, Alistair M. S. Smith
Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and Practice October 20, 2009 DOI: 10.1348/147608309x471514 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study using interpretative phenomenological analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 12 |
| Population | Participants with Parkinson's disease |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy |
| Duration | 8-week intervention |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy Psychotherapist Parkinson's disease Cognition Qualitative analysis Clinical psychology Qualitative research |
| Citations | 136 |
| Key findings | Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may benefit people with Parkinson's disease and is an acceptable form of group intervention. |
Abstract
Objectives: To analyse the experiences of participants with Parkinson's disease (PD), who participated in an 8-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) course.
Design: AND
Method: Interpretative phenomenological analysis guided the design and method used in this study. A total of twelve participants (seven men and five women) with PD were recruited prior to and following participation in an MBCT course and interviewed with a semi-structured interview schedule. One participant who opted out of the course was also interviewed. The researcher also participated in another MBCT course to enhance their understanding of the participants' experience, keeping a detailed diary as a means of acknowledging bias in the analysis process. Themes were summarized from transcripts and later classified into superordinate themes, which were compared across all cases. Transcripts were also read and analysed by a second author and participants were given the opportunity to comment upon emerging themes.
Results: Major themes included (1) changing patterns of coping; (2) the role of mindfulness in consolidating existing coping skills in the context of loss; (3) group support in the context of loss and society that stigmatizes difference; and (4) the dualism of experience between Parkinson's and mindful meditation.
Conclusions: This study has indicated that MBCT could benefit people with PD and was an acceptable form of group intervention.