Systematic review of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction via group videoconferencing: Feasibility, acceptability, safety, and efficacy.
Alesia Moulton-Perkins, D. Moulton, Kate Cavanagh, Alex Jozavi, Clara Strauss
Journal of psychotherapy integration September 14, 2020 DOI: 10.1037/int0000216 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Systematic review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Physical health and nonclinical samples |
| Interventions | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Videoconference-delivered MBCT and MBSR are feasible and acceptable, with medium positive effects on mental health compared to inactive controls and little difference compared to in-person delivery. |
Abstract
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) are effective in reducing distress among people with physical or mental health problems. However, implementation is limited by variable geographic provision, ability to travel, and the need for remote service delivery during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. Integration with Internet-enabled technologies like videoconferencing potentially enhances access. This article reports a systematic review exploring the feasibility, acceptability, safety, and efficacy of delivering MBCT/MBSR by videoconferencing (MBCT/MBSR-VC). No restrictions were made about population or study design. Eleven online databases were searched and 10 studies met inclusion criteria. Narrative synthesis was used because of study heterogeneity. Articles featured physical health and nonclinical samples, but not mental health. Three studies had moderate-strong methodological quality. Results supported the feasibility and acceptability of MBCT/MBSR-VC. Considerations of safety were largely unreported. MBCT/MBSR-VC demonstrated medium positive effects on mental health outcomes compared with inactive controls (ds = 0.44 -0.71), and little difference compared with active controls like in-person delivery (all confidence intervals crossed zero). Evidence regarding mindfulness or self-compassion as potential mechanisms of action was inconclusive. Future implementation research should target mental health populations using noninferiority designs. Adapting MBCT/MBSR to remote delivery will require development of guidelines and training packages to ensure best practice in this medium and adherence to evidence-based MBCT/MBSR models.
Comparable studies
Other systematic reviews and meta-analyses on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being Diverse adult clinical populations | 2014 | Meta-analysis | n = 3,515 |
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Stress Management in Healthy People: A Review and Meta-Analysis Healthy subjects | 2009 | Systematic review and meta-analysis | |
| The psychological effects of meditation: A meta-analysis. Nonclinical groups of adult meditators | 2012 | Meta-analysis | n = 163 |
| Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Prevention of Depressive Relapse Adults with recurrent depression in full or partial remission | 2016 | Meta-analysis of individual patient data from randomized controlled trials | n = 1,258 |
| Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness‐Based Cognitive Therapy – a systematic review of randomized controlled trials | 2011 | Systematic review |
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