Impact of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Depression among Elderly Residing in Residential Homes
Sasi Kumar, Kasturi Ramesh Adiga, Anice George
Nursing Journal of India 2022 DOI: 10.48029/nji.2014.cv602 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Quasi-experimental pre-test post-test control group design Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 60 |
| Population | Elderly residing in residential homes in Bangalore |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) |
| Topics | Depression Meditation |
| Key findings | MBSR significantly reduced depression among elderly participants in the experimental group compared to the control group. |
Abstract
Old age is a period when people need physical, emotional, and psychological support. Depression is the most prevalent mental health problem among older adults and it contributes to increase in medical morbidity and mortality, reduces quality of life and elevates health care costs. Therefore early diagnosis and effective management are required to improve the quality of life of older adults suffering from depression. Intervention like Mindfulness based Stress Reduction is a powerful relaxation technique to provide quick way to get rid of depression and negative emotions by increasing mindfulness. The study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of MBSR on depression among elderly residing in residential homes, Bangalore. In this study, quasi experimental pre-test post-test control group research design was used. There were two groups: experimental and control, each group had 30 samples selected from different residential homes by non-probability convenience sampling technique. Pre-test depression and mindfulness was assessed before the first day of intervention. Experimental group participants were provided intervention on MBSR. Assessment of post-test depression and mindfulness was done at the end of the intervention programme for both group participants. The study revealed significant reduction in depression (p
Comparable studies
Other experimental studies on depression, most cited first.
Citations in the library
Cited by 2
- A randomized, controlled trial study of the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction program on depression and physical problems in depressed elderly individuals. Journal of Health Psychology December 21, 2024
- Cerebral Blood Flow and Brain Functional Connectivity Changes in Older Adults Participating in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program. Behavioral Sciences February 14, 2022