Thematic analysis of the effectiveness of an inpatient mindfulness group for adults with intellectual disabilities

Yildiran, Hatice; Holt, Rachel R.

doi:10.1111/bld.12085

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“…The results of the study support the body of research that is emerging, which suggests that participants experience mindfulness as a beneficial form of intervention Idusoham-Moizer et al, 2015;Yildiran and Holt, 2015). Participants in the present study did not report any drawbacks to using mindfulness.…”

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“…In addition to evaluations of effectiveness a small number of qualitative studies have explored participants' experiences of mindfulness interventions. Benefits reported include a n c e s i n M e n t a l H e a l t h & I n t e l l e c t u a l aiding relaxation , development of new skills, helping participants to help others, providing participants with a way to focus on other things (Yildiran and Holt, 2015) and learning about compassion (Idusohan-Moizer et al, 2015).…”

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“Be here now” – service users’ experiences of a mindfulness group intervention

Dillon

Wilson

Jackman³

2018

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The present study explored service users' experiences of a mindfulness group intervention. Design/Methodology: Fifteen participants with a diagnosis of a mild or moderate intellectual disability and concurrent mental health difficulties were interviewed about their experiences of a mindfulness group. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the data. The three super ordinate themes that emerged were Positive aspects of mindfulness, Positive aspects of attending the group and Negative aspects of attending the group. There were seven subordinate themes. Findings: The results highlighted that participants found the mindfulness group to be beneficial, partly due to specific aspects of the mindfulness intervention and partly due to the group process. The negative aspects of the group were harder to elicit, and were less specifically related to mindfulness. Originality/Value: Mindfulness-based interventions have emerged as a promising approach for individuals with intellectual disabilities with mental health difficulties. There is currently a lack of research exploring the views service users with intellectual disabilities regarding their experiences of mindfulness interventions.

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“Be here now” – service users’ experiences of a mindfulness group intervention

Dillon

Wilson

Jackman³

2018

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“…This supports the notion that people with ID can make use of psychological principles and practices, even without being able to describe them and/or changes in private events (Jones and Dowey, 2013). These processes have been observed in other studies examining the experiences of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT; Roscoe et al, 2015) and mindfulness groups (Yildiran and Holt, 2015) for adults with mild to moderate ID. CFT, like DBT and mindfulness, involves a high degree of experiential and behavioural teaching/learning, and meditative practice(s).…”

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‘Finding the person you really are … on the inside’: Compassion focused therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities

Clapton

Williams

Griffith

et al. 2017

J Intellect Disabil

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This study utilized a mixed methods approach to examine the feasibility and acceptability of group compassion focused therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities (CFT-ID). Six participants with mild ID participated in six sessions of group CFT, specifically adapted for adults with ID. Session-by-session feasibility and acceptability measures suggested that participants understood the group content and process and experienced group sessions and experiential practices as helpful and enjoyable. Thematic analysis of focus groups identified three themes relating to (1) direct experiences of the group, (2) initial difficulties in being self-compassionate and (3) positive emotional changes. Pre- and post-group outcome measures indicated significant reductions in both self-criticism and unfavourable social comparisons. Results suggest that CFT can be adapted for individuals with ID and provide preliminary evidence that people with ID and psychological difficulties may experience a number of benefits from this group intervention.

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“…They conclude that mindfulness practices could significantly reduce the behavioural and psychological problems experienced by people with learning disabilities. Yildiran and Holt () report specifically that mindfulness work with adults with learning disabilities can lead to improved focus and mood and better relationships with others.…”

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A mindfulness‐based group for young people with learning disabilities: A pilot study

Thornton

Williamson

Cooke

2017

Brit J Learn Disabil

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Accessible summary• This study talks about a group for young people with learning disabilities.• The group helped the young people to practice mindfulness.• Mindfulness practices can help when we feel worried, angry or upset.• The young people in the group gave really helpful feedback that will help to make the next group even better. AbstractBackground: Mindfulness is becoming increasingly reported as an effective way to support well-being and reduce mental health difficulties. Materials and Methods:This study reports on the development and pilot of a mindfulness-based group for young people with learning disabilities and their carers. Results: Group participants reported that the group was helpful. Reports from carersshow that the young people continued to use mindfulness-based practices in their daily lives even after the completion of the group.Conclusion: Mindfulness can be effective and accessible for young people with learning disabilities. More research is needed to increase our understanding of how and why participation in a mindfulness-based group is helpful to young people with learning disabilities.

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Thematic analysis of the effectiveness of an inpatient mindfulness group for adults with intellectual disabilities

Cited by 16 publications

References 20 publications

“Be here now” – service users’ experiences of a mindfulness group intervention

“Be here now” – service users’ experiences of a mindfulness group intervention

‘Finding the person you really are … on the inside’: Compassion focused therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities

A mindfulness‐based group for young people with learning disabilities: A pilot study

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