Mindfulness-Based Interventions for the Improvement of Well-Being in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Issue 6 (July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Carletto, Sara; Cavalera, Cesare; Sadowski, Isabel; Rovaris, Marco; Borghi, Martina; Khoury, Bassam; Ostacoli, Luca; Pagnini, Francesco
• Is Part Of: Psychosomatic medicine. Volume 82:Issue 6(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-07
• Subjects: multiple sclerosis -- mindfulness-based intervention -- mindfulness -- systematic review -- meta-analysis -- quality of life -- RCT = randomized controlled trial -- MBI = mindfulness-based intervention -- MS = multiple sclerosis -- QoL = quality of life -- TAU = treatment as usual -- WL = waiting list; Medicine, Psychosomatic -- Periodicals; 616.0805
• DOI: 10.1097/PSY.0000000000000819
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0033-3174

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Objective: The study aims to meta-analytically review studies about the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on well-being of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: Seven electronic databases were searched from June 2018 to September 2018. A systematic review and a meta-analysis were conducted. Results: Twenty-one studies were included in qualitative synthesis, and 10 studies were included in meta-analysis. MBIs are effective with an overall moderate effect size (Hedges' g = 0.70) in improving well-being in people with MS, with lasting effects at the follow-up ( g = 0.55). In particular, MBIs demonstrated to highly reduce stress ( g = 1.07) and to improve depression and anxiety symptoms with a moderate to large effect at postintervention ( g = 0.77 and g = 0.63, respectively). Conclusions: MBIs represent a valid and effective mind-body intervention to improve the well-being of patients with MS. Further studies should investigate which components of MBIs could be more beneficial for patients with progressive MS. PROSPERO registration : CRD42018099704. Abstract : Supplemental digital content is available in the text.