Empowering the elderly mind: Mindfulness as a tool to improve psychological resilience and quality of life.
Gomathi Sivaprakash, Venkatesh Mathankumar Vasudevan, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Marudan Anbalagan, Jayalakshmi Lakhmanan, Elilarasi Mani, Packiyalakshmi Muthuchy
Bioinformation January 1, 2025 DOI: 10.6026/973206300212661 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA quasi-experimental study of 60 older adults found that an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program improved quality of life and psychological well-being. Participants in the MBSR group showed a moderate positive correlation between improved quality of life and well-being (r = 0.46), while the control group receiving routine care showed a weak, non-significant correlation (r = 0.15). MBSR appears to enhance both mental health and quality of life in older adults.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Quasi-experimental Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 60 |
| Population | Older adults |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) |
| Duration | 8-week intervention |
| Keywords | Quality of life Geriatrics Psychological well-being |
| Key finding | MBSR significantly improved quality of life and psychological well-being in older adults, with a moderate positive correlation between the two domains in the experimental group. |
Abstract
The effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in enhancing the quality of life and mental health of older adults is of interest. A quasi-experimental design with 60 participants was used, with an experimental group undergoing MBSR and a control group receiving routine care. Results showed a significant positive correlation between improved quality of life and psychological well-being in the experimental group (r = 0.46, p = 0.01). The control group exhibited poor correlation (r = 0.15, p = 0.32). MBSR significantly improved both domains, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing elderly mental health and quality of life.