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Youth-focused group mindfulness-based intervention in individuals with early psychosis: A randomized pilot feasibility study.

Early intervention in psychiatry
August 1, 2019
Arlene G MacDougall et al. (10 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and potential clinical utility of the Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP) as a group mindfulness-based intervention for youth experiencing early psychosis.

Results Summary

MAP showed high acceptability and beneficial effects for depression and fatigue. The randomized trial design was deemed feasible, supporting further research on MAP's effectiveness.

Population

Youth experiencing early psychosis (21 patients from an early psychosis intervention program).

Effective Dosage

12-session facilitated group intervention (specific frequency not detailed).

Duration

12 sessions (duration per session not specified).

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (3)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP)
increase
acceptability
youth experiencing early psychosis
-
is associated with a high degree of
#1
Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP)
decrease
depression
youth experiencing early psychosis
-
has beneficial effects for
#2
Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP)
decrease
fatigue
youth experiencing early psychosis
-
has beneficial effects for
#3
Abstract

AIM: To assess the feasibility of a randomized pilot trial that evaluated the acceptability and potential clinical utility of the Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP), a unique, standardized 12-session facilitated group mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for youth experiencing early psychosis. METHODS: Twenty-one patients of an early psychosis intervention program were randomized to receive MAP (n = 11) or treatment as usual (n = 10). Acceptability was measured by group attendance rate and client satisfaction; feasibility of the study design was measured by the recruitment and retention rate. The means, standard deviations, and 95% confidence intervals were described for outcomes of interest. RESULTS: MAP is associated with a high degree of acceptability and has beneficial effects for depression and fatigue. The randomized trial design is feasible. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides important pilot data supporting a larger randomized trial of effectiveness for MAP as a group MBI for early psychosis. Details of MAP and study limitations are discussed.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultEarly Medical InterventionFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMindfulnessOntarioPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient SatisfactionPilot ProjectsPsychotic DisordersReferral and ConsultationSingle-Blind MethodYoung Adult
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality70/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations17
Citations/Year2.8
Relative Citation Ratio1.44
NIH Percentile63.7%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.07
Normalized Score0.64
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