Effects of Mindfulness-based Interventions on Dementia Patients: A Meta-analysis. (December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Feng Ling; Tang, Qian Yun; Zhang, Lu Lu; Yang, Jing Jing; Li, Yu; Peng, Hua; Wang, Shu Hong
• Is Part Of: Western journal of nursing research. Volume 42:Number 12(2020)
• Page Start: 1163
• Page End: 1173
• Publication Date: 2020-12
• Subjects: mindfulness-based interventions -- dementia -- depression -- meta-analysis; Nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Research -- West (U.S.) -- Periodicals; Nursing -- West (U.S.) -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Periodicals; Nursing Research -- Periodicals; Soins infirmiers -- Recherche -- Périodiques; Soins infirmiers -- Périodiques; Soins infirmiers -- Recherche -- États-Unis (Ouest) -- Périodiques; Soins infirmiers -- États-Unis (Ouest) -- Périodiques; Soins infirmiers; Recherche; États-Unis (Ouest); Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 610.730702
• DOI: 10.1177/0193945920916750
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0193-9459

Abstract

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.