Effect of mindfulness on physical activity in primary healthcare patients: a randomised controlled trial pilot study

Nymberg, Peter; Calling, Susanna; Stenman, Emelie; Palmér, Karolina; Hansson, Eva Ekvall; Sundquist, Kristina; Sundquist, Jan; Zöller, Bengt

doi:10.1186/s40814-021-00810-6

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“…VR systems can offer physically demanding activities that bring a sense of achievement and pride. Further, our results shows that exertion VR may be a useful tool in mindfulness-oriented physical activity programs [40]. Future studies should further investigate the potential for such systems, as our work provides empirical support to show that locomotion is a particularly important design aspect for VR systems that support mental wellbeing.…”

Section: Designing Vr Experiences With Mindfulness and Relaxationmentioning

confidence: 55%

VR-Hiking: Physical Exertion Benefits Mindfulness and Positive Emotions in Virtual Reality

Haliburton,

Pirker,

Holinski

et al. 2023

Proc. ACM Hum.-Comput. Interact.

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Exploring the great outdoors offers physical and mental health benefits. Hiking is healthy, provides a sense of accomplishment, and offers an opportunity to relax. However, a nature trip is not always possible, and there is a lack of evidence showing how these beneficial experiences can be replicated in Virtual Reality (VR). In response, we recruited (N=24) participants to explore a virtual mountain landscape in a within-subjects study with different levels of exertion: walking, using a chairlift, and teleporting. We found that physical exertion when walking produced significantly more positive emotions and mindfulness than other conditions. Our research shows that physically demanding outdoor activities in VR can be beneficial for the user and that the achievement of hiking up a virtual mountain on a treadmill positively impacts wellbeing. We demonstrate how physical exertion can be used to add mindfulness and positive affect to VR experiences and discuss consequences for VR designers.

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Section: Designing Vr Experiences With Mindfulness and Relaxationmentioning

confidence: 55%

VR-Hiking: Physical Exertion Benefits Mindfulness and Positive Emotions in Virtual Reality

Haliburton,

Pirker,

Holinski

et al. 2023

Proc. ACM Hum.-Comput. Interact.

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Effects of combining physical activity with mindfulness on mental health and wellbeing: Systematic review of complex interventions

Remskar,

Western,

Osborne

et al. 2024

Mental Health and Physical Activity

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Mindfulness improves psychological health and supports health behaviour cognitions: Evidence from a pragmatic RCT of a digital mindfulness‐based intervention

Remskar,

Western,

Ainsworth

2024

British J Health Psychol

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BackgroundMindfulness‐based interventions can improve psychological health; yet the mechanisms of change are underexplored. This pre‐registered remote RCT evaluated a freely accessible digital mindfulness programme aiming to improve well‐being, mental health and sleep quality. Health behaviour cognitions were explored as possible mediators.MethodsParticipants from 91 countries (N = 1247, Mage = 27.03 [9.04]) were randomized to 30 days of mindfulness practice or attention‐matched control condition. Measures of well‐being, depression, anxiety, stress, sleep quality, barriers self‐efficacy, self‐regulation and behavioural predictors (e.g., attitudes and behavioural intentions) were taken at baseline, 1‐month (post‐intervention) and 2‐months (follow‐up). Linear regression examined intervention effects between and within groups. Longitudinal mediation analyses explored indirect effects through health behaviour cognitions.ResultsThree hundred participants completed post‐intervention measures. Those receiving mindfulness training reported significantly better well‐being (Mdifference = 2.34, 95%CIs .45–4.24, p = .016), lower depression (Mdifference = −1.47, 95%CIs −2.38 to −.56, p = .002) and anxiety symptoms (Mdifference = −.77, 95%CIs −1.51 to −.02, p = .045) than controls. Improvements in well‐being and depression were maintained at follow‐up. Intervention effects on primary outcomes were mediated by attitudes towards health maintenance and behavioural intentions. Mediating effects of attitudes remained when controlling for prior scores in models of depression and well‐being.ConclusionsDigital, self‐administered mindfulness practice for 30 days meaningfully improved psychological health, at least partially due to improved attitudes towards health behaviours and stronger behavioural intentions. This trial found that digital mindfulness is a promising and scalable well‐being tool for the general population, and highlighted its role in supporting health behaviours.

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Effect of mindfulness on physical activity in primary healthcare patients: a randomised controlled trial pilot study

Cited by 4 publications

References 41 publications

VR-Hiking: Physical Exertion Benefits Mindfulness and Positive Emotions in Virtual Reality

VR-Hiking: Physical Exertion Benefits Mindfulness and Positive Emotions in Virtual Reality

Effects of combining physical activity with mindfulness on mental health and wellbeing: Systematic review of complex interventions

Mindfulness improves psychological health and supports health behaviour cognitions: Evidence from a pragmatic RCT of a digital mindfulness‐based intervention

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