Mindfulness-based emotional regulation for patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: A randomized pilot study of efficacy, applicability, and safety

Abstract

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Mindfulness Is Associated with Lower Depression, Anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Higher Quality of Life in Patients with an Implantable Cardioverter–Defibrillator—A Cross-Sectional Study

“…ICD patients demonstrated medium–high levels of dispositional mindfulness and an overall high QoL, which is in line with previous studies [ 11 , 18 , 19 ]. This finding, together with a lower prevalence of depression and anxiety and similar levels of PTSD compared to results of a recent meta-analysis in ICD patients [ 2 ], indicates that having an ICD does not necessarily lead to a reduced QoL.…”

“…Compared to the other studies that investigated the impact of mindfulness in ICD patients [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ], the current study consisting of a much larger study sample allows a more nuanced interpretation of the results. This study also added new knowledge of mindfulness in ICD patients by examining further variables of interest.…”

“…On the other hand, another study in adolescents with an ICD found a significant decrease in anxiety with a mindfulness-based intervention [ 10 ]. Additionally, a recent study did not indicate any impact of a mindfulness-based intervention on anxiety, depression, or QoL in adult patients with an ICD [ 11 ]. The relationship between mindfulness and PTSD symptoms has not previously been investigated in ICD patients.…”

“…Second, we aimed to explore the associations between mindfulness, anxiety, depression, and QoL. In contrast to the already existing studies [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ], we included a larger sample size, further analysed possible links between mindfulness and PTSD as well as other biomedical variables, such as ICD shocks, and performed a mediational analysis as a novel approach.…”

The Life Experience of Patients after the Implantation of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis

“…Improved patient outcomes have been associated with positive psychological constructs. For patients with anxiety, fear, and self-doubt, psychological intervention methods, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, quality-of-life therapy, and mindfulness therapy, can effectively promote positive emotions and improve their psychological status [ 36 , 37 , 38 ]. This is conducive to helping patients correctly understand themselves and face the future positively.…”