Efficacy of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Group Intervention for Parents of Children With Eczema: A Randomized, Wait-List Controlled Clinical Trial

Abstract

Objectives: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a psychosocial intervention developed based on the Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit (IBMS) model that aimed to enhance the well-being of parents of children with eczema. Methods: Ninety-one families were randomly allocated to either the six-session intervention group ( n = 48) or the wait-list control group ( n = 43) and completed the randomized trial. For both groups, a range of psychosocial outcome measures were taken before the intervention (T0), postintervention (T1), and 6 weeks after the intervention (T2). Results: Relative to the control group, the intervention group was significantly improved over time in their levels of perceived stress, depression, and a number of holistic well-being measures, including nonattachment, afflictive ideation, and general vitality. Discussion: The results provided empirical support for an IBMS-informed psychosocial intervention in reducing stress and depression and enhancing well-being among parents of children with eczema.

A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Interventions Adopting Body-Mind-Spirit (BMS) Model on Holistic Well-Being

“…Many 3 , 22 , 25 , 27 , 29 , 31 , 32 , 34 pointed out that physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being, or body, mind, and spirit, are “interconnected”, “interdependent”, or “interacted”. Although Fung et al 24 mentioned “interconnectedness”, it referred to the interconnectedness of body, mind, and emotional expression, without including spiritual perspective. Xiu et al 35 depicted the “dynamic equilibrium” between body, mind, and spirit in their BMS definition.…”

“…Less than half studies 3 , 21 , 23 , 24 , 29 , 32 – 34 exhibited the categorized description of body, mind, and spirit separately. Lau et al 25 only demonstrated body and spirit, but not mind.…”

“…Only 25 percent of studies specified the body, mind, and spirit categories for activities. 21 , 24 , 33 , 34 , 36 The most frequently adopted physical activities were self-care methods, 21 , 36 diet, 21 , 33 , 36 massage, 24 , 36 and breathing exercises. 24 , 34 Experience sharing was the most commonly applied activity within the mind category.…”

“… 21 , 24 , 33 , 34 , 36 The most frequently adopted physical activities were self-care methods, 21 , 36 diet, 21 , 33 , 36 massage, 24 , 36 and breathing exercises. 24 , 34 Experience sharing was the most commonly applied activity within the mind category. 24 , 34 The mind category also included activities like yoga, meditation, anger management, stress reduction techniques, transformation of thoughts, appreciation journal, 21 drawing impressions of emotions and self, sharing strategies of releasing emotions, 36 targeted psychological guidance, music appreciation, and self-relaxation training.…”

“… 24 , 34 Experience sharing was the most commonly applied activity within the mind category. 24 , 34 The mind category also included activities like yoga, meditation, anger management, stress reduction techniques, transformation of thoughts, appreciation journal, 21 drawing impressions of emotions and self, sharing strategies of releasing emotions, 36 targeted psychological guidance, music appreciation, and self-relaxation training. 34 Meanwhile, the most popular spiritual activities were altruism practices, 21 , 36 forgiveness exercises, 21 , 36 family relationship reshaping, 33 , 34 and social networking activities.…”