A Secondary Analysis of Sleep Quality Changes in Older Adults From a Randomized Trial of an MBSR Program.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to examine changes in sleep quality associated with participation in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program among healthy older adults.
Results Summary
The study found a small but significant improvement in overall sleep quality among MBSR participants with baseline sleep disturbances, as measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The effect persisted at the 6-month follow-up.
Population
Healthy adults aged 65 and older (N = 200).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
8-week intervention with a 6-month follow-up
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program | increase | overall sleep | healthy older adults aged ≥ 65 with baseline PSQI scores > 5 | F(2, 80) = 4.32, p = .02, η | A small-sized, significant effect was found | #1 |
This secondary analysis examined changes in sleep quality associated with participation in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program among healthy older adults. Data were collected at baseline, 8-weeks post-treatment, and a 6-month follow-up from adults aged ≥ 65 ( N = 200), randomly assigned to MBSR or a waitlist control. Group differences were examined using mixed analysis of covariance with repeated measures on the total Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score. A small-sized, significant effect was found on overall sleep among MBSR participants with baseline PSQI scores > 5, indicative of a sleep disturbance, F(2, 80) = 4.32, p = .02, η