The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Mo Yi, Wenmin Zhang, Baosheng Zhao, Zhiwen Wang
Clinical gerontologist January 1, 2025 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2024.2314192
Summary
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) significantly improve psychological symptoms and quality of life for patients with Parkinson’s disease. In a systematic review of twelve studies, involving over 1,000 participants, MBIs notably reduced depression and anxiety levels compared to control groups. While no significant effects on motor symptoms were observed, subgroup analyses revealed that Asian participants and those attending face-to-face sessions lasting 1.5 hours experienced greater benefits. Overall, MBIs emerge as a valuable non-pharmacological approach to enhance well-being in this population.
Abstract
To examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on psychological symptoms, motor symptoms, and quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Published studies in Chinese and English languages, conducted from inception to March 2023, were identified by searching PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and two Chinese electronic databases. The systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses guidelines. Twelve studies were selected for quantitative syntheses. The impact of MBIs on reducing depression and anxiety, and improving mindfulness and quality of life in PD patients was statistically significant compared to the control group. However, no statistically significant effect on motor symptoms was observed. Subgroup analysis indicated that participants from Asia, those who received face-to-face sessions, and those whose sessions lasted 1.5 hours showed a more positive effect than other subgroups. Patients with PD may benefit from MBIs to improve psychological symptoms and quality of life. MBIs represent a pivotal non-pharmacological therapeutic approach in clinical practice. MBIs confer positive improvements in psychological well-being and quality of life in PD patients. However, it remains challenging to conclusively determine their efficacy in addressing motor symptoms.