A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial for a Videoconference-delivered Mindfulness-Based Group Intervention in a Nonclinical Setting
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Article Title | A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial for a Videoconference-delivered Mindfulness-Based Group Intervention in a Nonclinical Setting |
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ERA Journal ID | 201273 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Krageloh, Christian U. (Author), Medvedev, Oleg N. (Author), Taylor, Tamasin (Author), Wrapson, Wendy (Author), Rix, Grant (Author), Sumich, Alexander (Author), Wang, Grace Y. (Author), Csako, Rita (Author), Anstiss, David (Author), Ranta, Jussi T. (Author), Patel, Ninad (Author) and Siegert, Richard J. (Author) |
Journal Title | Mindfulness |
Journal Citation | 10 (4), pp. 700-711 |
Number of Pages | 12 |
Year | 2018 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1868-8527 |
1868-8535 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-018-1024-y |
Web Address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12671-018-1024-y |
Abstract | Technology is increasingly being integrated into the provision of therapy and mental health interventions. While the evidence base for technology-led delivery of mindfulness-based interventions is growing, one approach to understand the effects of technology-delivered elements includes programs that retain some aspects of traditional face-to-face interaction. This arrangement offers unique practical advantages, and also enables researchers to isolate variables that may be underlying the effects of technology-delivered interventions. The present study reports on a pilot videoconference-delivered mindfulness-based group intervention offered to university students and staff members with wait-list controls. Apart from the first session of the 6-week course, the main facilitator guided evening classes remotely via online videoconferencing, with follow-up exercises via email. Participants were taught a variety of mindfulness-based exercises such as meditation, breathing exercises, and mindful tasting, as well as the concepts underpinning such practice. Participants completed pre- and post-intervention questionnaires on depression, anxiety, repetitive negative thinking, dysfunctional attitudes, positive and negative affect, self-compassion, compassion for others, and mindfulness. For participants who attended at least five of the six sessions, scores on all outcome measures improved significantly post-intervention and remained stable at 3-week follow-up. The videoconference-delivered mindfulness-based group intervention appears to provide a viable alternative format to standard mindfulness programs where the facilitator and participants need to live in close physical proximity with each other. |
Keywords | Group intervention; Mindfulness-based intervention; Nonclinical; Pilot study; University; Videoconference |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520304. Health psychology |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand |
Mindfulness Education Group, New Zealand | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q74zw/a-pilot-randomized-controlled-trial-for-a-videoconference-delivered-mindfulness-based-group-intervention-in-a-nonclinical-setting
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