Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on depression in poststroke patients-A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on depressive symptoms in people with stroke.
Results Summary
The meta-analysis showed a significant reduction in depressive symptoms for both poststroke participants with and without clinically defined depression, with stronger effects observed in those with depression. However, the impact on physiological disease parameters remains undetermined.
Population
Poststroke patients, including those with and without clinically defined depression.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) | decrease | depression | people with stroke | SMD = -0.93, 95% CI (-1.34 to -0.53) | evidence of a significant effect | #1 |
MBSR and MBCT | decrease | depressive emotions | poststroke participants with depression | SMD = -1.27, 95% CI (-1.71 to -0.84) | affected | #2 |
MBSR and MBCT | decrease | depressive emotions | poststroke participants without clinically defined depression | SMD = -0.46, 95% CI (-0.75 to -0.17) | affected | #3 |
MBSR/MBCT intervention | increase | moods | populations with stroke | - | potentially improve | #4 |
MBSR/MBCT intervention | no change | physiological parameters of the disease | populations with stroke | - | has not been determined | #5 |
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on depressive symptoms in people with stroke. METHODS: The PubMed, CINAL, Web of Science, Embase, The Cochrane Library, CNKI, and Wangfang databases were searched for relevant articles from inception to September 1st, 2022. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the effect of MBSR and MBCT on depressive symptoms in poststroke patients were included. Data extraction and critical appraisal were conducted independently by two investigators. RESULTS: Seven trials with 502 participants were included. Using standardized mean differences, the meta-analysis showed evidence of a significant effect in depression (SMD = -0.93, 95% CI (-1.34 to -0.53), Z = 4.48, p < 0.001). MBSR and MBCT both affected depressive emotions in poststroke participants with depression (SMD = -1.27, 95% CI (-1.71 to -0.84), p < 0.001) and poststroke participants without clinically defined depression (SMD = -0.46, 95% CI (-0.75 to -0.17), p = 0.002). CONCLUSION: Although populations with stroke seem to potentially improve moods from MBSR/MBCT intervention, the impact on the physiological parameters of the disease has not been determined. Further studies with long-term follow-up and higher qualities are warranted for such interventions to determine the full effectiveness.