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Introduction to Mindfulness: A Pilot Exploratory Study Among Memory Clinic Attendees

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 March 2020

C. Dolan ,
I. Bruce  and
B.A. Lawlor
C. Dolan
Affiliation:
St. James's Hospital, General Adult Psychiatry, Dublin, Ireland
I. Bruce
Affiliation:
St. James's Hospital, Medicine for the Elderly, Dublin, Ireland
B.A. Lawlor
Affiliation:
Trinity College Dublin, Old Age Psychiatry, Dublin, Ireland

Abstract

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Background

Evidence from the literature suggests that group mindfulness interventions result in improved quality of life, less depressive symptoms and improved subjective sleep quality among patients with memory problems [1].

Objectives

To design and pilot a brief mindfulness intervention for Memory Clinic attendees.

Aims

To develop a non-pharmacological low-resource intervention for Memory Clinic attendees.

Methods

An introduction to mindfulness pack, designed by author CD, includes a booklet introducing the concept of mindfulness, instructions for meditation exercises with an accompanying CD. Memory clinic attendees diagnosed with subjective memory complaints or mild cognitive impairment were invited to take part. Participants completed standardised questionnaires pre- and post-intervention, which examined subjective memory, depression and anxiety symptoms, subjective sleep quality, worry and mindfulness levels. Qualitative information was also gathered.

Results

Of twenty-four participants (66.6% female, mean age 60.8 years), 14 (58.3%) completed the 6-week study. There was no statistical difference in anxiety and depressive symptoms, quality of life, sleep quality and worry levels pre- and post-intervention among participants. However, 100% of participants found the mindfulness intervention beneficial, with 64.3% (n = 9) reporting a subjective improvement in both memory and concentration.

Conclusions

In this small pilot study, a brief self-guided mindfulness intervention was found to be acceptable to a heterogenous group of Memory Clinic attendees.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Type
e-Poster walk: Old-age psychiatry
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 41 , Issue S1: Abstract of the 25th European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2017 , pp. S170 - S171
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2017

References

Paller, K.A., Creery, J.D., Florczak, S.M., Weintraub, S., Mesulam, M.-M., Reber, P.J., et al. Benefits of mindfulness training for patients with progressive cognitive decline and their caregivers. Am J Alzheimer's Dis Other Dementias [Internet].2014 Aug 25[cited 2014 Nov 6]Google Scholar
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