Utilization and Perceived Effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation in Veterans: Results from a National Survey

Goldberg, Simon B.; Zeliadt, Steven B.; Hoggatt, Katherine J.; Simpson, Tracy L.; Fortney, John C.; Taylor, Stephanie L.

doi:10.1007/s12671-019-01214-7

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“…We found that of those currently practicing mindfulness, 41% and 78% reported practicing outside the VA in our study and the national survey, respectively. 46 In addition, almost 20% reported using an Internet application to practice mindfulness in our study. For those who practiced mindfulness within the last year, 53% reported practicing mindfulness almost every day or a few times per week, compared with 28% in the national Veteran survey.…”

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confidence: 58%

“…Regarding current practice, 30% reported practicing mindfulness within the past year, which is greater than the 17.6% reported in the national Veteran study. 46 The only other study, Held et al 48 reported that 61% practiced either meditation, yoga, breathing, or qigong in the past or currently. While additional studies are needed, these findings indicate that engagement strategies should focus on providing basic education about mindfulness.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…The scientific literature reports that MBIs decrease the symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, and pain, as well as improve the management of diabetes mellitus and irritable bowel syndrome among Veterans. 11 , 25 – 49 …”

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confidence: 99%

“…The first two studies utilized data from a national VHA’s Veteran Insight Panel (VIP) survey asking Veterans ( n = 1230) about their interest in, use of, and satisfaction with 26 CIH approaches in 2017. 46 , 47 These investigators reported that mindfulness was one of the top three most frequently used CIH approaches, 47 and that it was used mainly for stress reduction, depression, and anxiety. 46 , 47 Results showed that 17.6% of the 1230 Veterans who completed this national survey practiced mindfulness meditation in the last year.…”

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confidence: 99%

“… 46 , 47 These investigators reported that mindfulness was one of the top three most frequently used CIH approaches, 47 and that it was used mainly for stress reduction, depression, and anxiety. 46 , 47 Results showed that 17.6% of the 1230 Veterans who completed this national survey practiced mindfulness meditation in the last year. 46 Among those who practiced mindfulness, 22% did so a few times a year, 12% did so once a month, 20% did so a few times a month, 18% did so a few times a week, and 28% did so daily.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Veterans’ interests, perceptions, and use of mindfulness

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Objective: Mindfulness-based interventions are an evidence-based approach utilized in health care. There is developing evidence for effective use with military Veterans. However, little is known about Veterans’ view of mindfulness. This study aims to understand their interests, perceptions, and use of mindfulness to enhance educational outreach and treatment engagement. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted across the Veterans Health Administration in Salt Lake City, UT by administering a questionnaire to military Veterans. The questionnaire included the following themes: (1) demographics and respondents’ mindfulness practice; (2) respondents’ perceptions and beliefs about mindfulness; and (3) respondents’ knowledge and interest in learning about mindfulness. Results: In all, 185 military Veterans were surveyed; 30% practiced mindfulness in the past year, mainly for stress, posttraumatic stress disorder, sleep, and depression. Over 75% who practiced reported perceived benefit. Veterans rarely reported negative beliefs about mindfulness; 56% perceived an understanding of mindfulness and 46% were aware of Veterans Health Administration mindfulness offerings. In all, 55% were interested in learning about mindfulness, 58% were interested in learning how it could help, and 43% were interested in combining mindfulness with a pleasurable activity. Conclusion: Educational engagement approaches should be directed toward the benefits of mindfulness practice with minimal need to address negative beliefs. Outreach including education, with an experiential component, about mindfulness classes, availability of evening and weekend classes, individual sessions, and virtual offerings into Veteran’s homes, may enhance engagement in mindfulness-based interventions. Mindfulness-based interventions that combine mindfulness training with an experiential pleasurable activity may be one mechanism to enhance treatment engagement.

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confidence: 98%