A systematic review of mindfulness intervention for individuals with developmental disabilities: long-term practice and long lasting effects.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine whether individuals with developmental disabilities could learn mindfulness and what effects such interventions had on their behavioral and psychological problems.
Results Summary
The review found that mindfulness interventions significantly reduced behavioral and/or psychological problems in individuals with developmental disabilities, with most studies showing long-lasting effects from longitudinal interventions. Adjustments to content and instruction strategies were made to suit the specific needs of this population.
Population
Individuals with mild to severe developmental disabilities.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Long intervention periods (specific duration not mentioned)
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness practice | decrease | behavioural and/or psychological problems | individuals with mild to severe developmental disabilities | - | could significantly reduce | #1 |
mindfulness intervention | increase | intervention effects | individuals with developmental disabilities | - | long lasting intervention effects | #2 |
Can individuals with developmental disabilities learn mindfulness? If so, with what result? A systematic literature review identified 12 studies that taught mindfulness practice to individuals with mild to severe developmental disabilities, demonstrating that mindfulness intervention could significantly reduce the behavioural and/or psychological problems of this population. The majority of these mindfulness intervention studies were longitudinal, featuring long intervention periods and long lasting intervention effects. This paper analyses the characteristics and objectives of mindfulness interventions, along with their effects, focusing on the adjustments made to intervention content and instruction strategies to meet the specific requirements of individuals with developmental disabilities. The potential for improving mindfulness interventions for people with developmental disabilities is also discussed.