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A maturing mindfulness-based cognitive therapy reflects on two critical issues.

Current opinion in psychology
August 1, 2019
Zindel Segal et al. (4 authors)
Journal ArticleResearch Support, N.I.H., ExtramuralReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the role of home practice and digital platforms in optimizing the benefits of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for recurrent mood disorders.

Results Summary

The abstract highlights MBCT's robust evidence base but notes limited penetration in population health and clinical settings. It identifies gaps in understanding the role of home practice and digital delivery in maximizing MBCT's benefits.

Population

People with recurrent mood disorders.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (3)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
increase
prevention field
people with recurrent mood disorders
-
may provide an advantage
#1
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
no change
-
-
-
has robust evidence base
#2
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
decrease
population health level and in routine clinical settings
-
-
penetration has been limited
#3
Abstract

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a multimodal intervention that integrates training in mindfulness meditation and the cognitive theory of affective disorder. This hybrid nature may provide an advantage in the prevention field that addresses the critical need for enhancing wellness among people with recurrent mood disorders. Despite the robust evidence base for MBCT, its penetration at the population health level and in routine clinical settings has been limited. Addressing the gap between the science of MBCT and public access requires grappling with two questions: what is the role of home practice of mindfulness skills in realizing the benefits of MBCT? And, what role do digital platforms play in the delivery of mindfulness programs? Addressing these two questions is overdue in the field and the answers generated have the potential to optimize future research and practice on the ways, in which contemplative practices can support agentic self-care.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Cognitive Behavioral TherapyHumansMindfulnessMood DisordersSelf Care
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations12
Citations/Year2.0
Relative Citation Ratio0.77
NIH Percentile40.8%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.11
Normalized Score0.69
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