Translational Behavioral Medicine
August 20, 2018
Jong Y Park, Cecile A Lengacher, R. Reich et al.
Genetic variations of breast cancer survivors (BCS) may contribute to level of residual symptoms, such as depression, stress, fatigue, and cognitive impairment. The objective of this study was to investigate whether particular single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) moderated symptom improvement resulting from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Breast Cancer (MBSR[BC]) program. An...
OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine
August 20, 2018
Selma A. Quist Møller, Sohrab Sami, Shauna L. Shapiro
Background: In this study, we performed a systematic review of randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) examining the health benefits of (mindful) self-compassion-based interventions (SCBIs) and studies which explicitly combine SCBIs and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). Based on the compelling evidence supporting the effectiveness of MBIs, we evaluated the potential use of MBIs and SCBIs to...
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
August 19, 2018
Ana Laura Solano López
63 citations
BACKGROUND: In spite of the advances in hypertension prevention and treatment, there is a high percentage of people with elevated or uncontrolled blood pressure. New patient-centered strategies are needed to support people managing their condition. A complementary behavioral treatment, the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program, needs to be evaluated for its potential to reduce blood...
Journal of Contemporary Studies
August 17, 2018
Yasmine Muhammad Javaid Iqbal, Muhammadi Sabra Nadeem
1 citation
Abstract Mindfulness is an active state of mind with cognitive presence in the present rather than being distracted by the past or future. This study aims to investigate the relationship (if any) between employee mindfulness and job performance in the Pakistani academia. The relationship’s theoretical base is constructed with Objective Self - awareness (1972), Broaden and Build theory (2008)...
Frontiers in Psychology
August 17, 2018
Carolina Corthorn
37 citations
The present study evaluated whether mothers’ participation in a mindfulness-based intervention led to statistically significant differences in their general levels of stress, depression, anxiety, parental stress, mindful parenting and mindfulness. Forty-three mothers of preschool-age children participated, 21 in the intervention group and 22 in the comparison group. Scores of mental health...
International Journal of School & Educational Psychology
August 15, 2018
Rosalyn H. Shute
9 citations
The widespread introduction of mindfulness programs into schools and preschools is occurring in the absence of any developmental perspective on the practice. With the aim of providing educators with a theoretical basis for considering the application of mindfulness in schools, this article extends a recent model of mindfulness as metacognition, linking it with Piagetian, Vygotskian, and dynamic...
Mindfulness
August 15, 2018
Marthe M. Höppener, Junilla K. Larsen, Tatjana van Strien et al.
20 citations
The association between depressive symptoms and emotional eating has been well established. The aim of the current study was to examine whether the association between depressive symptoms and emotional eating was mediated by mindfulness, a construct that has successfully been implemented in the treatment of eating disorders and depression. Mindfulness, particularly, the component “acting with...
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
August 14, 2018
Zheng Liu, Yuying Sun, Bao‐Liang Zhong
60 citations
BACKGROUND: Caring for people with dementia is highly challenging, and family carers are recognised as being at increased risk of physical and mental ill-health. Most current interventions have limited success in reducing stress among carers of people with dementia. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) draws on a range of practices and may be a promising approach to helping carers of...
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
August 14, 2018
Larissa G Duncan, Michael Cohn, Maria T Chao et al.
Abstract Background Childbirth fear is linked with lower labor pain tolerance and worse postpartum adjustment. Empirically validated childbirth preparation options are lacking for pregnant women facing this problem. Mindfulness approaches, now widely disseminated, can alleviate symptoms of both chronic and acute pain and improve psychological adjustment, suggesting potential benefit when...
Pilot and Feasibility Studies
August 14, 2018
Elisa Aguirre, Josh Stott, Georgina Charlesworth et al.
Abstract Background Depression and dementia are major public health problems in the UK. Depression in early-stage dementia is very common and significantly reduces quality of life, speeds cognitive decline and increases functional impairment. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an effective depression prevention programme, and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has...