'Living in the Present' mindfulness for parents of children with skin conditions: a single group case series.
Behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy November 1, 2024 Olivia Hughes, Katherine H Shelton, Helen Penny et al. 4 citations
A mindfulness-based intervention for parents of children with skin conditions showed mixed results. Ten parents of children with eczema, ectodermal dysplasia, ichthyosis, and alopecia completed the 'Living in the Present' curriculum. Tau-U analysis of idiographic measures indicated three parents had significant improvements in positive targets and five in negative targets. Reliable change analysis showed improvements: one parent in mindful parenting, three in parenting stress, seven in anxiety, three in depression, six in quality of life, and four children in quality of life. However, two parents had increased anxiety. Thematic analysis noted positive mood changes but challenges with sustaining home practice. The findings suggest possible effectiveness, but further robust studies are needed.