Effects of Mindfulness-based Interventions on Dementia Patients: A Meta-analysis.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) in improving mental health and quality of life for people with dementia.
Results Summary
The meta-analysis found a statistically significant reduction in depressive symptoms among dementia patients treated with MBI, but no significant improvements in anxiety, stress, or quality of life.
Population
People with dementia
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) | decrease | depressive symptoms | people with dementia | SMD = -0.39, 95% CI: - 0.62 to - 0.15 | statistically significant decrease | #1 |
mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) | no change | anxiety | people with dementia | no significant change | no significant improvements | #2 |
mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) | no change | stress | people with dementia | no significant change | no significant improvements | #3 |
mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) | no change | quality of life | people with dementia | no significant change | no significant improvements | #4 |
This study aims to systematically evaluate the efficacy of mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) in improving mental health and quality of life for people with dementia. Comprehensive literature search was performed using the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL databases from their inception till June 26, 2019. In total, nine articles met the eligibility criteria and were included. The results of the meta-analysis showed a statistically significant decrease in depressive symptoms (SMD = -0.39, 95% CI: - 0.62 to - 0.15), in people with dementia who were treated with MBI. However, there were no significant improvements in anxiety, stress, or quality of life. These findings suggest that MBI is a promising alternative to conventional interventions in the treatment of depression among dementia patients and warrant further study.