Mindfulness in Motion for People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Study.
Rachel M Gilbertson, Maryanna Klatt
International Journal of MS Care 2017 DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2015-095 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pre-post feasibility study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 22 |
| Population | People with multiple sclerosis (MS) |
| Intervention | mindfulness meditation |
| Duration | 8-week intervention; assessments 1 week before and after the intervention |
| Measures | Mental Health Inventory, 36-item Short Form Health Status Survey, Modified Fatigue Impact Scale, Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | The authors report that an 8-week Mindfulness in Motion program was feasible for people with MS and was associated with significant pre-post improvements in physical functioning, vitality, mental health (anxiety, depression, positive affect), cognitive, psychosocial, and overall fatigue, and several mindfulness facets. They call for further research to determine the extent to which the program can improve quality-of-life outcomes in MS. |
Abstract
Mindfulness in Motion is an 8-week mindfulness-based intervention that uses yoga movement, mindfulness meditation, and relaxing music. This study examined the feasibility of using Mindfulness in Motion in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and the effect of this program on stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and quality of life in people with MS. Twenty-two people with MS completed the 8-week mindfulness program as well as assessments 1 week before and after the intervention. Pre/post comparison of four self-reported questionnaires-the Mental Health Inventory, 36-item Short Form Health Status Survey, Modified Fatigue Impact Scale, and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire-showed significant improvement in physical functioning, vitality, and mental health. Specifically, improvements were seen in anxiety, depression, and positive affect; cognitive, psychosocial, and overall functioning regarding fatigue; and mindfulness in the areas of observing, acting with awareness, nonjudgment, and nonreactivity. Due to the uncertainty in disease progression associated with MS, and the multiplicity of mental and physical symptoms associated with it, programming that addresses anxiety, depression, and fatigue is a key area of future research in MS disease management. Mindfulness in Motion proved to be a feasible program yielding positive results, supporting the need for research to determine the extent to which the program can improve quality-of-life outcomes for people with MS.
Comparable studies
Other non-randomized and open-label trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Relation to Quality of Life, Mood, Symptoms of Stress, and Immune Parameters in Breast and Prostate Cancer Outpatients Early-stage breast and prostate cancer patients | 2003 | Pre-post intervention study | n = 59 |
| Exploring self‐compassion and empathy in the context of mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) Community sample | 2010 | Pre-post intervention study | |
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Lowers Psychological Distress In Medical Students Second-year medical students | 2003 | Prospective nonrandomized cohort-controlled study | n = 302 |
| Intensive meditation training, immune cell telomerase activity, and psychological mediators. Retreat participants and matched controls | 2011 | Controlled trial with wait-list control group | n = 60 |
| The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training for Children with ADHD and Mindful Parenting for their Parents Children aged 8-12 with ADHD and their parents | 2011 | Within-group waitlist controlled trial | n = 22 |
Citations in the library
Cited by 4
- Impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction for people with multiple sclerosis at 8 weeks and 12 months: A randomized clinical trial Multiple Sclerosis Journal July 9, 2018
- Into the Moment: Does Mindfulness Affect Biological Pathways in Multiple Sclerosis? Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience May 22, 2018
- Feasibility and efficacy of an at-home, smart-device aided mindfulness program in people with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis and related disorders October 2023
- Trait mindfulness, emotion dysregulation, and depression in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis and related disorders February 1, 2022
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