The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Clinical gerontologist January 1, 2025 Mo Yi, Wenmin Zhang, Baosheng Zhao et al. 10 citations
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 studies found that mindfulness-based interventions significantly reduce depression and anxiety and improve mindfulness and quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease compared to control conditions. No statistically significant effect on motor symptoms was observed. Subgroup analyses showed that participants from Asia, those receiving face-to-face sessions, and sessions lasting 1.5 hours had more positive effects. Mindfulness-based interventions represent a promising non-pharmacological approach for improving psychological well-being and quality of life in Parkinson's disease, though their efficacy for motor symptoms remains inconclusive.