Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness for stress and burnout: a waiting list controlled pilot study comparing treatments for parents of children with chronic conditions
M. Anclair, R. Lappalainen, Joona Muotka, A. Hiltunen
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences March 1, 2018 DOI: 10.1111/scs.12473 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pilot intervention study with waiting-list control period Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 47 |
| Population | Parents of children with chronic conditions |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Both group cognitive behavioural therapy and group mindfulness significantly reduced stress and burnout among parents of children with chronic conditions, with large within-group effect sizes (CBT, g = 1.28–1.64; MF, g = 1.25–2.20). The authors conclude that either approach may be an efficient intervention for this group, based on this pilot study. |
Abstract
Background: Parents of children with chronic conditions often experience a crisis with serious mental health problems for themselves as a consequence. The healthcare focus is on the children; however, the parents often worry about their children's health and future but are seldom offered any counselling or guidance.
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of two group-based behavioural interventions on stress and burnout among parents of children with chronic conditions. DESIGN, PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING After a waiting list control period (n = 28), parents were offered either a cognitive behavioural (CBT, n = 10) or a mindfulness program (MF, n = 9).
Results: Both interventions decreased significantly stress and burnout. The within-group effect sizes were large in both interventions (CBT, g = 1.28-1.64; MF, g = 1.25-2.20).
Conclusions: Hence, the results of this pilot study show that treating a group using either CBT or mindfulness can be an efficient intervention for reducing stress levels and burnout in parents of children with chronic conditions.
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