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The Effects of Mindfulness Interventions on Fibromyalgia in Adults aged 65 and Older: A Window to Effective Therapy.

Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings
September 1, 2023
Dvir Fonia et al. (2 authors)
ReviewJournal ArticleHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to examine the effects of mindfulness-based interventions on the physical and mental well-being of individuals aged 65 and older with fibromyalgia.

Results Summary

The study found that mindfulness interventions may benefit psychological and biological aspects of pain in older adults with fibromyalgia, but existing research is limited and yields conflicting results. No study has exclusively focused on this population, highlighting the need for further research.

Population

Persons aged 65 and older with fibromyalgia.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (2)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
mind-body therapies like mindfulness
increase
psychological and biological aspects of pain
persons aged 65 and older with fibromyalgia
-
are beneficial
#1
mindfulness-based interventions
neutral
physical and mental well-being
persons with fibromyalgia aged 65 and older
-
effects on
#2
Abstract

Pain usually receives insufficient attention by individuals due to the misconception that pain is a natural consequence of aging. For persons aged 65 and older, a disease requiring further research is fibromyalgia, characterized by chronic pain without clear pathology. Mind-body therapies like mindfulness are beneficial for this population as they affect psychological and biological aspects of pain. These therapies emphasize a nonjudgmental acceptance of thoughts and attention to the experience without attempting to resist or change them. Despite the potential benefits of mindfulness interventions for persons with fibromyalgia aged 65 and older, only few studies have examined the effects of these therapies, yielding conflicting findings. Importantly, no study has yet to be conducted exclusively on this population. This comprehensive review examined existing literature focusing on the effects of mindfulness-based interventions on the physical and mental well-being of persons with fibromyalgia aged 65 and older. It highlights the need for further research on the relationship between mindfulness, fibromyalgia, and gerontology, calling for a standard protocol of intervention.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansFibromyalgiaGeriatricsMental HealthMindfulnessPainAged
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy65/10
Quality70/10
0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.10
Normalized Score0.60
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