Mindfulness and Personal Gains in Dementia Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Simon Darby, Plys Evan, Allen Elizabeth, Seward Morgan, Vranceanu Ana-Maria
Primary Institution: Massachusetts General Hospital
Hypothesis
Increased awareness of personal gains from caregiving and mindfulness skills each independently relate to psychological well-being among caregivers of people living with dementia.
Conclusion
Higher awareness of personal gains and mindfulness are linked to lower levels of depression and stress in dementia caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher awareness of personal gains was significantly related to lower levels of depression.
- Higher awareness of personal gains and mindfulness were significantly related to lower levels of stress.
- Anxiety may require different treatment approaches.
Takeaway
Caregivers who realize the good things about their role and practice mindfulness feel less sad and stressed.
Methodology
Secondary analysis of baseline data from a clinical trial with multiple regression models.
Limitations
Anxiety was not predicted by awareness of personal gains or mindfulness.
Participant Demographics
Caregivers aged 22 to 83 years old, with a mean age of 53.90.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p <.001 for depression; p <.05 for stress
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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