Development and initial evaluation of a mobile application to help with mindfulness training and practice

García, Inmaculada Plaza; Sánchez, Carlos Medrano; Espílez, Ángel Sánchez; García‐Magariño, Iván; Guillén, Guillermo Azuara; Garcı́a-Campayo, Javier

doi:10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2017.05.018

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“…A recent meta-analysis of online mindfulness-based interventions has demonstrated significant beneficial impact on stress, anxiety, depression, and well-being, suggesting that digital mindfulness training may confer similar benefits to in-person training (Spijkerman et al 2016 ). In support of this, several recent studies suggest that mindfulness training delivered via a smartphone app can increase quality of life (van Emmerik et al 2017 ), well-being (Howells et al 2014 ), and self-reported mindfulness (Plaza García et al 2017 ), as well as reduce symptoms of depression (Ly et al 2014b ).…”

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confidence: 91%

“…While some studies suggest that very short mindfulness interventions can improve psychological well-being (Creswell et al 2014 ; Zeidan et al 2011 ), others argue that longer interventions are required (Baer et al 2012 ). In addition, previous studies of app-based mindfulness training have largely utilized inactive control groups (i.e., wait-list or no intervention) (Ly et al 2014a ; van Emmerik et al 2017 ), or have focused on mindfulness as a sole outcome measure (Chittaro & Vianello 2016 ; Plaza García et al 2017 ).…”

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Improvements in Stress, Affect, and Irritability Following Brief Use of a Mindfulness-based Smartphone App: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Economides¹,

Martman²,

et al. 2018

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Mindfulness training, which involves observing thoughts and feelings without judgment or reaction, has been shown to improve aspects of psychosocial well-being when delivered via in-person training programs such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Less is known about the efficacy of digital training mediums, such as smartphone apps, which are rapidly rising in popularity. In this study, novice meditators were randomly allocated to an introductory mindfulness meditation program or to a psychoeducational audiobook control featuring an introduction to the concepts of mindfulness and meditation. The interventions were delivered via the same mindfulness app, were matched across a range of criteria, and were presented to participants as well-being programs. Affect, irritability, and two distinct components of stress were measured immediately before and after each intervention in a cohort of healthy adults. While both interventions were effective at reducing stress associated with personal vulnerability, only the mindfulness intervention had a significant positive impact on irritability, affect, and stress resulting from external pressure (between group Cohen’s d = 0.44, 0.47, 0.45, respectively). These results suggest that brief mindfulness training has a beneficial impact on several aspects of psychosocial well-being, and that smartphone apps are an effective delivery medium for mindfulness training.

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Improvements in Stress, Affect, and Irritability Following Brief Use of a Mindfulness-based Smartphone App: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Economides¹,

Martman²,

et al. 2018

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“…No significant result was found in randomized controlled trials done in two studies [27,59] on stress, but a randomized controlled trial on students [31] found a significant decrease in perceived stress and increase in wellbeing [31]. Other studies examined outcomes on user attitudes and usage data [51,60], which were not related to the focus on suicidality. None of these studies included any outcome measures of suicidality except Ly et al [29], which used PHQ-9 and BDI-II.…”

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“…Recent studies have highlighted the links between resilience, suicidality [41,50], and mindfulness practice in Asian populations [49,50]. In Asia, the stigma related to mental illness and suicidality might hinder help-seeking behavior [51]. These vulnerable older adults might prefer to access self-help instead [19], and smartphone applications could offer a cost-effective [52] alternative self-help platform.…”

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Smartphone Applications for Mindfulness Interventions with Suicidality in Asian Older Adults: A Literature Review

Choo

Kuek

Burton

2018

IJERPH

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Elderly suicide is a rising concern. Despite the advent of mobile technology, there remained a gap in the evidence base as to whether smartphone applications could be used for mindfulness intervention for suicidality in Asian older adults. This paper aimed to review recent research relevant to smartphone applications that could be used in providing mindfulness interventions for suicidality to Asian older adults. The inclusion criteria for this review were papers published in peer-reviewed journals from 2008 to 2018 with the usage of specific search terms, namely, ‘smartphone application’, ‘mobile application’, and ‘mindfulness’, assessed against the inclusion criteria and screened by an experienced Asian clinician to be of clinical utility for mindfulness intervention for suicidality with Asian older adults. Initial search on databases yielded 236 results. A total of 35 full text papers that fit the inclusion criteria were assessed for eligibility and 10 papers were included in the current review. This review highlighted the paucity of rigorous empirically validated research into effective smartphone applications that can be used for mindfulness interventions for suicidality with Asian older adults.

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“…There were high drop-out rates and few trials were adequately powered. Another recent study examined an app with Spanish features with a large sample size but employed statistical analyses that did not produce convincing evidence [ 73 ]. Other studies only reviewed apps [ 13 , 53 , 74 ] and did not test them on the intended users.…”

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Smartphone Apps for Mindfulness Interventions for Suicidality in Asian Youths: Literature Review

Choo¹,

Burton²

2018

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth

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BackgroundThe advent of mobile technology has ushered in an era in which smartphone apps can be used as interventions for suicidality.ObjectiveWe aimed to review recent research that is relevant to smartphone apps that can be used for mindfulness interventions for suicidality in Asian youths.MethodsThe inclusion criteria for this review were: papers published in peer-reviewed journals from 2007 to 2017 with usage of search terms (namely “smartphone application” and “mindfulness”) and screened by an experienced Asian clinician to be of clinical utility for mindfulness interventions for suicidality with Asian youths.ResultsThe initial search of databases yielded 375 results. Fourteen full text papers that fit the inclusion criteria were assessed for eligibility and 10 papers were included in the current review.ConclusionsThis review highlighted the paucity of evidence-based and empirically validated research into effective smartphone apps that can be used for mindfulness interventions for suicidality with Asian youths.

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Development and initial evaluation of a mobile application to help with mindfulness training and practice

Cited by 25 publications

References 41 publications

Improvements in Stress, Affect, and Irritability Following Brief Use of a Mindfulness-based Smartphone App: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Improvements in Stress, Affect, and Irritability Following Brief Use of a Mindfulness-based Smartphone App: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Smartphone Applications for Mindfulness Interventions with Suicidality in Asian Older Adults: A Literature Review

Smartphone Apps for Mindfulness Interventions for Suicidality in Asian Youths: Literature Review

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