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)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA pilot study of mantra meditation after stroke found that attention, measured with a computerized neuropsychological test, improved for only one participant. The authors suggest that further research is needed to identify client factors or other variables that may influence attention and participation outcomes, which could inform future clinical translation studies.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Individuals after stroke |
| Intervention | mantra meditation |
| Key finding | 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