Do adolescents consider mind-body skills groups an acceptable treatment for depression: results from a pilot study

Abstract

Background Mind-Body Skills Groups (MBSGs) have shown promise in reducing adolescent depression symptoms; however, little is known about adolescents’ perspectives on this treatment. The objective of this study was to understand the acceptability of a new treatment for depressed adolescents in primary care settings. Methods Adolescents participating in a 10-week MBSG treatment were interviewed to understand their perspectives on the acceptability and effectiveness of the treatment. Interviews were collected at post-intervention and at a 3-month follow-up visit. Results A total of 39 adolescents completed both the post-intervention and 3-month follow-up interview. At post-intervention and follow-up, 84% of adolescents stated the MBSGs helped them. When asked how the MBSGs helped them, 3 areas were identified: learning new MBSG activities and skills, social connection with others within the group, and outcomes related to the group. Many adolescents reported no concerns with the MBSGs (49% at post- intervention; 62% at follow-up). Those with concerns identified certain activities as not being useful, wanting the group to be longer, and the time of group (after school) being inconvenient. Most adolescents reported that their life had changed because of the group (72% at post-intervention; 61% at follow-up), and when asked how, common responses included feeling less isolated and more hopeful. Conclusions Adolescents found the MBSGs to be helpful and acceptable as a treatment option for depression in primary care. Given the strong emphasis on treatment preference autonomy and the social activities within the group, MBSGs appear well-suited for this age group. Trial registration NCT03363750; December 6th, 2017.

The Effect of Foot Massage Applied to Patients With Congestive Heart Failure on Peripheral Edema and Sleep Quality

“…Rahimikian et al19 reported important results in reducing edema in the feet of pregnant women who applied foot massage with baby oil. Since massage is an easy and cost-effective method that does not cause any side effects on health, it can be used in addition to treatment in several ailments 8–16. Although there are many studies examining the effect of massage on chronic diseases, there are no studies examining the effect of foot massage on peripheral edema and sleep quality in patients with CHF.…”

“…5 Currently, in addition to the application of pharmacological methods in CHF symptom control, integrated integrative approaches are used to increase the efficacy of these methods. [7][8][9] One of the integrative approaches used in CHF patients is massage. Massage provides positive effects in increasing blood and lymph circulation, carrying metabolic nutrients, and disposal of waste.…”

“…Currently, in addition to the application of pharmacological methods in CHF symptom control, integrated integrative approaches are used to increase the efficacy of these methods 7–9. One of the integrative approaches used in CHF patients is massage.…”

“…Since massage is an easy and cost-effective method that does not cause any side effects on health, it can be used in addition to treatment in several ailments. [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] Although there are many studies examining the effect of massage on chronic diseases, there are no studies examining the effect of foot massage on peripheral edema and sleep quality in patients with CHF. For this reason, it was thought that this study would make an important contribution to the literature.…”