Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Whitebird, Robin R.; Kreitzer, Mary Jo; Crain, A. Lauren; Lewis, Beth A.; Hanson, Leah R.; Enstad, Chris J.

doi:10.1093/geront/gns126

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“…Caregiver interventions tested in these studies can be broadly categorized into two groups. The first group included 3 pilot trials of single component interventions focused on caregiver stress reduction via meditation techniques: yogic meditation (Lavretsky et al, 2013), transcendental meditation (Leach, Francis, & Ziaian, 2014), and mindfulness meditation (Whitebird et al, 2013). Outcomes concerned stress and depression, although one study comparing yogic meditation to relaxing music included biomeasures of telomerase activity in peripheral blood (Lavretsky et al, 2013).…”

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Caregivers as Therapeutic Agents in Dementia Care

Gitlin

Hodgson

2015

Family Caregiving in the New Normal

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Caregivers as Therapeutic Agents in Dementia Care

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Hodgson

2015

Family Caregiving in the New Normal

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“…The fact that only the experimental group included a man, the controls all being women, could also influence the results obtained, and the possible differences between genders in the effectiveness of MBP have not been controlled for in the analysis. Another limitation is the lack of burden measures after the MBP program, even though previous research has found a mindfulness intervention to have little effect on burden (Whitebird et al 2012).…”

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A Mindfulness-Based Program Improves Health in Caregivers of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Pilot Study

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Mindfulness-based interventions have demonstrated to be effective in reducing stress and health complaints in clinical populations. However, to our knowledge, biological health markers have not been used in studies of the effectiveness of mindfulness programs in caregivers of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). This study aimed to assess the effects of a mindfulness intervention on mood disturbances and health complaints in this population compared with non-caregivers. The design of the study was quasiexperimental, with repeated measures. Self-reported health, cortisol awakening response (CAR), and afternoon cortisol levels before and after a mindfulness session were assessed at the beginning, middle, and end of the intervention. There was a significant reduction in mood disturbances and afternoon cortisol levels during the sessions in all participants, with the reductions being more pronounced in caregivers. Moreover, all participants showed fewer depressive and somatic symptoms at the end of the program, with an improvement in their self-perceived general health. Nevertheless, the CAR levels had not changed significantly after the program. Overall, these results indicate that mindfulness group therapy could be effective for reducing health complaints and reinforce the validity of these programs for caregivers.

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“…MBSR has been shown to improve coping skills, self-reflection, awareness and acceptance. In the context of caregivers for individuals with dementia, MBSR has been shown to decrease depression, lower stress, and improve mental health, anxiety, and burden (Whitebird et al, 2012). …”

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Person-Centered Primary Care Strategies for Assessment of and Intervention for Aggressive Behaviors in Dementia

Desai¹,

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Struble³

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J Gerontol Nurs

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With an increase in the number of individuals affected by dementia, it is imperative for healthcare providers to be well versed in the most effective ways to manage neuropsychiatric symptoms such as aggression. Aggression can be particularly hard to manage because it creates risk of harm for both formal and informal caregivers and options for medical intervention are complex and situation dependent. While multiple guidelines for management of aggression in dementia are available in the literature, their scope is widespread and suggested treatments often vary, making decision making difficult to navigate for busy clinicians. Using a composite case as a model, this paper provides guidelines that take outpatient providers through the steps needed to provide effective treatment for aggression in individuals with dementia. Shifting the current focal point of healthcare for aggressive dementia patients towards a more person-centered approach will have a positive impact on patient care.

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: MBSR could reduce stress and improve mental health in caregivers of family members with dementia residing in the community.

Cited by 203 publications

References 56 publications

Caregivers as Therapeutic Agents in Dementia Care

Caregivers as Therapeutic Agents in Dementia Care

A Mindfulness-Based Program Improves Health in Caregivers of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Pilot Study

Person-Centered Primary Care Strategies for Assessment of and Intervention for Aggressive Behaviors in Dementia

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