Comparing Brief Stress Management Courses in a Community Sample: Mindfulness Skills and Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Agee, John D.; Danoff–Burg, Sharon; Grant, Christoffer

doi:10.1016/j.explore.2008.12.004

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“…In addition, introductory courses could be offered remotely (by computer or mobile applications). Preliminary evidence on the impact of brief mindfulness interventions on health already exists [25][26][27], and it is feasible to speculate that such initiatives could have a considerable impact on the population's perceived stress levels, quality of life and well-being, preventing future cases of anxiety or depression [28]. Table 4 Theoretical model of "stepped-care" and "low intensity-high volume" applied to MBIs and comparative analogy with concepts of "physical activity" and "exercise" Representing the equivalent of PE in the context of mindfulness are MBIs, such as MBSR, MBCT and their derivatives, which require professionals trained in protocol and have specific indications for certain types of patients.…”

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The implementation of mindfulness in healthcare systems: a theoretical analysis

Demarzo

Cebolla

Campayo

2015

General Hospital Psychiatry

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Objective: Evidence regarding the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) is increasing exponentially; however, there are still challenges to their integration in healthcare systems. Our goal is to provide a conceptual framework that addresses these challenges in order to bring about scholarly dialog and support health managers and practitioners with the implementation of MBIs in healthcare. Method: This is an opinative narrative review based on theoretical and empirical data that address key issues in the implementation of mindfulness in healthcare systems, such as the training of professionals, funding and costs of interventions, cost effectiveness and innovative delivery models. Results: We show that even in the United Kingdom, where mindfulness has a high level of implementation, there is a high variability in the access to MBIs. In addition, we discuss innovative approaches based on "complex interventions," "stepped-care" and "low intensity-high volume" concepts that may prove fruitful in the development and implementation of MBIs in national healthcare systems, particularly in Primary Care. Conclusion: In order to better understand barriers and opportunities for mindfulness implementation in healthcare systems, it is necessary to be aware that MBIs are "complex interventions," which require innovative approaches and delivery models to implement these interventions in a cost-effective and accessible way.

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The implementation of mindfulness in healthcare systems: a theoretical analysis

Demarzo

Cebolla

Campayo

2015

General Hospital Psychiatry

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“…It is still unknown whether regular practice of relaxation leads to increases in mindfulness (Agee, Danoff-Burg, & Grant, 2009;Carmody & Baer, 2008). An explanation for our findings may be that relaxation training does not improve mindfulnessrelevant attention to the same extent that aerobic exercise training does.…”

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Regular aerobic exercise increases dispositional mindfulness in men: A randomized controlled trial

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Klaperski

Seelig

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Mental Health and Physical Activity

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Dispositional mindfulness is a construct described as the propensity to be aware of one's actions in everyday life. Although high dispositional mindfulness has been demonstrated to be beneficial for improved mental and physical health, little is known about ways to improve dispositional mindfulness for individuals not practicing meditation or mindful exercises. The study aimed at investigating (1) whether dispositional mindfulness can also be trained by regular aerobic exercise and (2) whether changes in dispositional mindfulness are associated with changes in mental and physical health. 149 healthy men were randomly allocated to one of two 12-week interventions (aerobic exercise or relaxation training) or a waitlist control condition. Dispositional mindfulness and mental and physical health were assessed before and after the intervention by self-report questionnaires. Over the course of the intervention, increases in dispositional mindfulness occurred in the aerobic exercise group but not in the relaxation or waitlist control conditions (p = .018). Increases in dispositional mindfulness were moderately correlated with improvements in mental health. For the first time, this study shows that dispositional mindfulness can be increased through regular aerobic exercise.Future research is needed to identify how the mindfulness-enhancing potential of aerobic exercise can be used most effectively.

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“…In clinical trials, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and other mindfulness-based interventions showed positive effects on mental health among clinical populations (e.g., Bohlmeijer et al 2010;Grossman et al 2004;Khoury et al 2013). Positive effects of mindfulness on mental health have further been observed among experienced meditators (for a review, see Hölzel et al 2011; for primary data, see, for example, Baer et al 2008or Tran et al 2014, and for mindfulness-based trainings and interventions in community samples (Agee et al 2009;Szekeres and Wertheim 2015), in an educative context (Langer et al 2015), and in a workplace context (Ravalier et al 2016).…”

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Mechanisms of Mindfulness in the General Population

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Previous research among experienced meditators suggests that the associations of trait mindfulness with mental health are mediated by emotion regulation, body awareness, and a less static perspective of the self. The present study sought to elucidate whether this mediational model is also applicable to the general population and whether further potential mechanisms of action need to be included. Meditators and nonmeditators differ in overall mindfulness levels, but also in the structural properties of mindfulness facets. Meditation experience might bring about a change of variables that explain the associations of mindfulness with mental health. We examined the confirmatory fit of the mediational model in a large, German-speaking general population sample (N = 1133) with structural equation modeling, and investigated in an exploratory fashion whether further mediating variables needed to be included in the model. As a side goal, the structural properties of a short form of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) were re-examined. Results suggest that variables and mechanisms which mediate the associations between trait mindfulness and mental health are the same for meditators and the general population. Differences pertain to the strength and direction of some of these associations. The short-form FFMQ is recommended for further research. It was replicably shown to have a two-factor higher-order structure. Findings are discussed with regard to mindfulness training and intervention. Potential mechanisms of action may not be intervention-specific, but may also explain the links between trait mindfulness and mental health.

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Comparing Brief Stress Management Courses in a Community Sample: Mindfulness Skills and Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Cited by 39 publications

References 17 publications

The implementation of mindfulness in healthcare systems: a theoretical analysis

The implementation of mindfulness in healthcare systems: a theoretical analysis

Regular aerobic exercise increases dispositional mindfulness in men: A randomized controlled trial

Mechanisms of Mindfulness in the General Population

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