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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Group Support Decrease Stress in Adolescents with Cardiac Diagnoses: A Randomized Two-Group Study.

Pediatric cardiology
October 1, 2017
Vicki A Freedenberg et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to compare the effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program versus a video online support group in reducing psychosocial distress among adolescents with cardiac diagnoses.

Results Summary

Both MBSR and the video support group significantly reduced illness-related stress, with MBSR participants additionally benefiting from learning specific stress-management techniques. Higher baseline anxiety/depression predicted greater improvement, and both groups valued social support.

Population

Adolescents (mean age 14.8 years, 63% female) with congenital heart disease, cardiac devices, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

6 sessions

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (8)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program
decrease
anxiety
adolescents with cardiac diagnoses
-
significant reduction
#1
MBSR program
decrease
illness-related stress
adolescents with cardiac diagnoses
-
significantly decreased
#2
video online support group
decrease
illness-related stress
adolescents with cardiac diagnoses
-
significantly decreased
#3
-
decrease
depression
adolescents with cardiac diagnoses
-
predicted lower levels
#4
-
decrease
anxiety/depression scores
adolescents with cardiac diagnoses
-
predicted improved
#5
MBSR intervention
decrease
distress
adolescents with cardiac diagnoses
-
effective in reducing
#6
video support group
decrease
distress
adolescents with cardiac diagnoses
-
effective in reducing
#7
Psychosocial interventions with stress management techniques and/or group support
decrease
distress
adolescents with cardiac diagnoses
-
can reduce
#8
Abstract

Adolescents with cardiac diagnoses face unique challenges that can cause psychosocial distress. This study compares a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program to a video online support group for adolescents with cardiac diagnoses. MBSR is a structured psycho-educational program which includes yoga, meditation, cognitive restructuring, and group support. A published feasibility study by our group showed significant reduction in anxiety following this intervention. Participants were randomized to MBSR or video online support group, and completed measures of anxiety, depression, illness-related stress, and coping pre- and post-6-session interventions. Qualitative data were obtained from post-intervention interviews. A total of 46 teens participated (mean 14.8 years; 63% female). Participants had congenital heart disease and/or cardiac device (52%), or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (48%). Illness-related stress significantly decreased in both groups. Greater use of coping skills predicted lower levels of depression in both groups post-study completion. Higher baseline anxiety/depression scores predicted improved anxiety/depression scores in both groups. Each group reported the benefits of social support. The MBSR group further expressed benefits of learning specific techniques, strategies, and skills that they applied in real-life situations to relieve distress. Both the MBSR intervention and video support group were effective in reducing distress in this sample. Qualitative data elucidated the added benefits of using MBSR techniques to manage stress and symptoms. The video group format is useful for teens that cannot meet in person but can benefit from group support. Psychosocial interventions with stress management techniques and/or group support can reduce distress in adolescents with cardiac diagnoses.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Adaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAnxietyChildDepressionFeasibility StudiesFemaleHeart DiseasesHumansInternetMaleMind-Body TherapiesMindfulnessProspective StudiesSelf-Help GroupsStress, PsychologicalTreatment OutcomeVideoconferencing
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations45
Citations/Year5.6
Relative Citation Ratio2.78
NIH Percentile83.3%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.95
Weight Score14.03
Normalized Score0.70
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