Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, Stress, and Quality of Life in Family Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to examine the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress, and quality of life in family caregivers of people with dementia.
Results Summary
Meta-analyses showed medium to large effects of MBIs on depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress, and quality of life immediately post-intervention, with small to large effects persisting at follow-up.
Population
Family caregivers of people with dementia.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | decrease | depressive symptoms | family caregivers of people with dementia | medium to large effects | showed medium to large effects | #1 |
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | decrease | anxiety | family caregivers of people with dementia | medium to large effects | showed medium to large effects | #2 |
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | decrease | stress | family caregivers of people with dementia | medium to large effects | showed medium to large effects | #3 |
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | increase | quality of life | family caregivers of people with dementia | medium to large effects | showed medium to large effects | #4 |
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | decrease | depressive symptoms | family caregivers of people with dementia | small to large effects | showed small to large effects | #5 |
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | decrease | anxiety | family caregivers of people with dementia | small to large effects | showed small to large effects | #6 |
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | decrease | stress | family caregivers of people with dementia | small to large effects | showed small to large effects | #7 |
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | increase | quality of life | family caregivers of people with dementia | small to large effects | showed small to large effects | #8 |
OBJECTIVE: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress, and quality of life in family caregivers of people with dementia. METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted within the PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and SCOPUS databases to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Depending on I RESULTS: 15 RCTs met the eligibility criteria. Meta-analyses showed medium to large effects of MBIs on depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress, and quality of life at the immediate posttest. Small to large effects of MBIs were found at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Future high-quality studies involving different types of MBIs and delivery modes are needed to better understand effects of MBIs on family caregivers of people with dementia and examine effective intervention features.