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A multisite feasibility randomized clinical trial of mindfulness-based resilience training for aggression, stress, and health in law enforcement officers.

BMC complementary medicine and therapies
January 1, 1970
Michael Christopher et al. (9 authors)
Journal ArticleMulticenter StudyRandomized Controlled TrialHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to establish optimal protocols for a future full-scale trial assessing the effects of mindfulness-based resilience training (MBRT) on stress and mental health outcomes in law enforcement officers.

Results Summary

The study found high feasibility of recruitment and retention, acceptability of MBRT, and responsiveness to change for physiological and self-report measures, setting the stage for a larger efficacy trial.

Population

Law enforcement officers (LEOs)

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (6)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
mindfulness training
increase
resilience
high-stress populations
-
has been shown to be effective in increasing
#1
mindfulness training
increase
mental health issues common among LEOs
LEOs
-
has been shown to be effective in improving
#2
mindfulness-based resilience training (MBRT)
increase
LEO health
LEOs
-
testing the efficacy of MBRT on increasing
#3
mindfulness-based resilience training (MBRT)
increase
resilience
LEOs
-
testing the efficacy of MBRT on increasing
#4
mindfulness-based resilience training (MBRT)
decrease
more distal outcomes of aggression
LEOs
-
testing the efficacy of MBRT on decreasing
#5
mindfulness-based resilience training (MBRT)
decrease
excessive use of force
LEOs
-
testing the efficacy of MBRT on decreasing
#6
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Law enforcement officers (LEOs) are exposed to significant stressors that can impact their mental health, increasing risk of posttraumatic stress disorder, burnout, at-risk alcohol use, depression, and suicidality. Compromised LEO health can subsequently lead to aggression and excessive use of force. Mindfulness training is a promising approach for high-stress populations and has been shown to be effective in increasing resilience and improving mental health issues common among LEOs. METHODS: This multi-site, randomized, single-blind clinical feasibility trial was intended to establish optimal protocols and procedures for a future full-scale, multi-site trial assessing effects of mindfulness-based resilience training (MBRT) versus an attention control (stress management education [SME]) and a no-intervention control, on physiological, attentional, and psychological indices of stress and mental health. The current study was designed to enhance efficiency of recruitment, engagement and retention; optimize assessment, intervention training and outcome measures; and ensure fidelity to intervention protocols. Responsiveness to change over time was examined to identify the most responsive potential proximate and longer-term assessments of targeted outcomes. RESULTS: We observed high feasibility of recruitment and retention, acceptability of MBRT, fidelity to assessment and intervention protocols, and responsiveness to change for a variety of putative physiological and self-report mechanism and outcome measures. CONCLUSIONS: Results of this multi-site feasibility trial set the stage for a full-scale, multi-site trial testing the efficacy of MBRT on increasing LEO health and resilience, and on decreasing more distal outcomes of aggression and excessive use of force that would have significant downstream benefits for communities they serve. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03784846 . Registered on December 24th, 2018.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansAggressionFeasibility StudiesMindfulnessPoliceResilience, PsychologicalSingle-Blind MethodUnited StatesNorth American People
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality85/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations2
Citations/Year2.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score1.54
Normalized Score0.67
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