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Effects of mindfulness training on wellbeing in older
adults assisted in primary care: A randomised trial with
active control
A/Prof Marcelo Demarzo, Marcelo Mapurunga, Luiz Roberto Ramos, Ana Bonilha
Universidade Federal de São Paulo – UNIFESP
Objectives
To investigate the effects of the mindfulness-based health promotion (MBHP) training program on
the quality of life and wellbeing of older adults assisted in primary care compared to an active
control group.
Methods
A randomised controlled trial nested in a cohort study was conducted. The participants were allocated
into two groups: the MBHP intervention, and an active control group (computer-based cognitive
stimulation classes). Quality of life and wellbeing measures such as psychological health, quality of
sleep and religiosity were assessed. Both groups were paired in length and intensity and occurred
over four months. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected at baseline and at postintervention.
Results
Statistically significant changes in quality of life were noticed only for the active control group but the
mindfulness group. The mindfulness group showed positive improvements on stress, anxiety, intrinsic
religiosity and quality of sleep when compared to the control group. Qualitative data suggested
improvements on the subjective perception of social support, self-awareness, self-care and on quality
of sleep for the participants submitted to the mindfulness program.
Conclusion
The MBHP training program did not improve the quality of life in older adults when compared to a
cognitive stimulation intervention. Conversely, wellbeing outcomes were improved when compared
to that active control group. Future studies on this topic should investigate what type of older adults’
profile may benefit more from mindfulness regular practice, refining the prescription of mindfulness for
this population.
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