Resilient youth with neurofibromatosis: Less perceived stress and greater life satisfaction after an 8-week virtual mind-body intervention.
J Psychosoc Oncol
; 39(5): 680-685, 2021.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33191871
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The neurofibromatoses (NF) are rare, incurable genetic disorders. Adolescents with NF report greater stress and lower life satisfaction compared to same-age peers. We report on changes in life satisfaction and perceived stress following an 8-week single-blind, virtual randomized controlled trial of a mind-body intervention versus an educational control.METHODS:
Adolescents (N = 51) completed measures at baseline, post-treatment (N = 45), and 6 months later (N = 39).RESULTS:
Adolescents were geographically diverse, 41% female, and 76% White. Adolescents randomized to the intervention had greater improvements from baseline to post-test in stress compared to those in control; these were maintained through 6 months. Those randomized to intervention also reported greater improvement in life satisfaction from baseline to 6 months.CONCLUSIONS:
The NF tailored mind-body program resulted in sustained reduction in stress and improved life satisfaction. A virtual model of mind-body care may help adolescents who face other chronic medical illness.Key words
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Personal Satisfaction
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Neurofibromatoses
Type of study:
Clinical_trials
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Year:
2021
Type:
Article