Mindfulness-Based Interventions Among Adolescents With Chronic Diseases in Clinical Settings: A Systematic Review.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine the benefits and efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for improving psychological and physical health in adolescents with chronic diseases in clinical settings.
Results Summary
Nineteen studies were reviewed, with most focusing on adolescents with psychiatric or pain disorders. The effectiveness of MBIs on psychological outcomes was inconsistent, with effect sizes ranging from small to large. The study suggests a need for larger randomized trials, particularly for adolescents with chronic physical diseases.
Population
Adolescents with chronic diseases, primarily psychiatric or pain disorders, and some with chronic physical disorders.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | increase | psychological outcomes | adolescents with chronic diseases | small to large | ranging from small to large | #1 |
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | decrease | pain | adolescents with chronic diseases | small to large | ranging from small to large | #2 |
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | no change | psychological outcomes | adolescents with chronic diseases | - | were inconsistent | #3 |
INTRODUCTION: We aimed to determine the benefits/efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) implemented among adolescents with chronic diseases in clinical settings. METHODS: An electronic search of PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases was conducted in November 2017 to identify studies in which mindfulness was the primary intervention delivered for adolescents with chronic diseases to improve psychological and physical health. RESULTS: Nineteen eligible studies were included in this review. Fifteen studies included adolescents with psychiatric or pain disorders, and four included adolescents with a chronic physical disorders. Psychological outcomes and pain were examined in most studies with effect sizes for MBIs ranging from small to large. DISCUSSION: MBI studies conducted in clinical settings mainly engaged adolescents with psychiatric or pain disorders. The effectiveness of MBIs on improving psychological outcomes were inconsistent. Large randomized trials are needed to examine the effectiveness of MBIs and should expand to include adolescents with chronic physical diseases.