Frontiers in psychology
January 1, 2023
Karin Cinalioglu, Paola Lavín, Magnus Bein et al.
21 citations
A randomized controlled trial will test whether virtual-reality-guided meditation is feasible and acceptable for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression in older adults. Thirty community-dwelling adults aged 60 years or older with moderate stress will be randomly assigned to either an eight-session VR meditation program or a waitlist control group. Sessions last 15 minutes and occur twice weekly for four weeks, offered at home or in a hospital. Outcomes include perceived stress, anxiety, depression, sleep quality, quality of life, and mindfulness skills, measured before and after the intervention. Qualitative interviews will capture participants' experiences. The trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05315609).
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
November 8, 2023
Anna Wilson, Clare Mckeaveney, Claire Carswell et al.
5 citations
A qualitative study explored the experiences of people with advanced kidney disease who participated in the Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR) programme. Nineteen participants (stage 4 or 5 kidney disease or transplant recipients) took part in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis yielded three themes: experiences of the CMR programme that facilitated subjective benefit, participants' lived and shared experiences, and practicalities of participation. All participants reported the programme as beneficial. The CMR programme proved an acceptable intervention, providing tools that support mental health and wellbeing for this patient group.
BMC nephrology
January 31, 2024
Anna Wilson, Claire Carswell, Clare Mckeaveney et al.
4 citations
A four-week Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR) programme for adults with stage 4 or 5 kidney disease or a kidney transplant led to significant improvements in anxiety, depression, self-compassion, mental wellbeing, resilience, and mindfulness, with gains maintained at three months. Of 75 participants recruited, 65 completed the programme; most were female and post-transplant. All 19 interviewed participants reported benefit. The findings suggest the programme has potential to improve psychological outcomes in this population, though randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm effectiveness.