A systematic review of the benefits of mindfulness-based interventions following transient ischemic attack and stroke.
Int J Stroke
; 8(6): 465-74, 2013 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Recent epidemiological studies have demonstrated an association between perceived psychological stress and ischemic stroke. A feature of stroke is recurrence; 30-40% within five-years following first transient ischemic attack/stroke. Equipping patients with skills and coping strategies to help reduce or manage perceived psychological stress may represent an important secondary prevention intervention. Mindfulness-based interventions are structured, group-based self-management programmes with potential to help people with long-term conditions cope better with physical, psychological, or emotional distress. Review evidence suggests significant benefits across a range of physical and mental health problems. However, we could find no evidence synthesis relating specifically to the benefits of mindfulness-based interventions following transient ischemic attack/stroke.AIM:
The review aims to evaluate the benefits of mindfulness-based interventions following transient ischemic attack/stroke.METHODS:
Six major databases were searched using subject headings and key words. Papers were screened using review-specific criteria. Critical appraisal and data extraction were conducted independently by two reviewers. Statistical meta-analysis was not possible; therefore findings are presented in narrative form.RESULTS:
Four studies involving 160 participants were reviewed. Three papers reported mindfulness-based interventions delivered to groups; one paper reported a mindfulness-based intervention which was delivered one to one. The results demonstrate a positive trend in favor of the benefits of mindfulness-based interventions across a range of psychological, physiological, and psychosocial outcomes including anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, blood pressure, perceived health, and quality of life. No evidence of harm was found.CONCLUSION:
Following transient ischemic attack/stroke, people may derive a range of benefits from mindfulness-based interventions; however, further methodologically robust trials are required.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Métodos Terapéuticos y Terapias MTCI:
Terapias_mente_y_cuerpo
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Meditacion
Asunto principal:
Ataque Isquémico Transitorio
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Accidente Cerebrovascular
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Prevención Secundaria
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Atención Plena
Tipo de estudio:
Systematic_reviews
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Stroke
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido