Mantra Meditation To Improve Chronically Impaired Attention After Stroke: An Ongoing Trial Using Single-Case Research Design
Cheryl Carrico, Dana Howell, John Patterson, Richard Andreatta, Lumy Sawaki
American Journal of Occupational Therapy August 1, 2019 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2019.73s1-po4013 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Individuals after stroke |
| Intervention | mantra meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Mantra meditation improved attention for only one subject in a pilot study. |
Abstract
Date Presented 04/05/19 This pilot study investigated the effects of mantra meditation on attention and related daily life participation after stroke. The primary outcome was attention measured with a computerized neuropsychological test. Primary data indicated an effect for one subject only. More research on what client factors or other variables may influence attention- and participation-related outcomes of mantra meditation will lay groundwork for clinical translation studies of this intervention. Primary Author and Speaker: Cheryl Carrico Contributing Authors: Dana Howell, John Patterson, Richard Andreatta, Lumy Sawaki