A Mindfulness Program Manual for People With Dementia.
Joanne Chan, Anna Churcher Clarke, Lindsay Royan, Joshua Stott, Aimee Spector
Behavior modification November 2017 DOI: 10.1177/0145445517715872 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Practical guide or manual Randomized Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness Program |
| Duration | 10 sessions |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Care home Dementia Group Manual Psychological distress Psychosocial intervention |
| Key points | The article presents a 10-session group-based Mindfulness Program manual for people with mild to moderate dementia, designed to build skills for managing psychological distress with carer support. The authors report that a randomized controlled feasibility and pilot trial in care homes found the program significantly increased quality of life. The manual is intended for flexible delivery by therapists experienced in mindfulness meditation. |
Abstract
This article describes a 10-session group-based Mindfulness Program for people with mild to moderate dementia. It aims to equip people with dementia with skills to manage psychological distress, with support from carers. The Mindfulness Program was developed through reviews of existing literature, consultation with experts, and a focus group with people with dementia. In a randomized controlled feasibility and pilot trial with people with mild to moderate dementia in care homes, it was found to significantly increase quality of life. The manual presented here is designed to be administered flexibly to promote participants' personhood. The protocol is designed for use by therapists with experience in practicing mindfulness meditation.
Citations in the library
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