Mindfulness Meditation for Sleep Disturbances Among Individuals with Cognitive Impairment: A Scoping Review.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation in alleviating sleep disturbances among individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Results Summary
Mindfulness meditation significantly improved sleep quality, reduced insomnia severity, and enhanced overall well-being in the studied population. Structured, face-to-face sessions combined with at-home practice were found to be the most effective intervention.
Population
Individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness meditation | increase | sleep quality | individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) | - | significantly improves | #1 |
mindfulness meditation | decrease | insomnia severity | individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) | - | reduces | #2 |
mindfulness meditation | increase | overall well-being | individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) | - | enhances | #3 |
mindfulness meditation | increase | - | individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) | - | emerged as the most effective | #4 |
mindfulness meditation | increase | sleep and cognitive health | older adults | - | highlights the potential | #5 |
Background: This scoping review investigates the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation in alleviating sleep disturbances among individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). With the rising prevalence of dementia and its profound impact on cognitive function and quality of life, this review aims to synthesize existing research and identify gaps in the literature. Methods: We systematically searched six electronic databases (CINAHL, Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Scopus) from 2004 to 2024, yielding 462 potentially relevant articles. Screening was conducted using ASReview, an AI ranking tool, which facilitated the selection of studies. Ultimately, seven studies that met our stringent eligibility criteria were included in the review. We adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines for reporting. Results: Our findings indicate that mindfulness meditation significantly improves sleep quality, reduces insomnia severity, and enhances overall well-being in this at-risk population. Notably, interventions that combine structured, face-to-face sessions with at-home practice emerged as the most effective. Conclusions: Despite these positive outcomes, methodological limitations, including small sample sizes and reliance on self-reported measures, underscore the need for more rigorous long-term studies. This review highlights the potential of mindfulness meditation as a low-cost, scalable intervention to improve sleep and cognitive health in older adults, paving the way for future research and clinical applications.