Desrosiers et al.3
|
NI |
NI |
NI |
NI |
NI |
MASQ-AD, ERQ, MASQ-AA, RRS, FFMQ, PSWQ, DERS |
Some treatments for anxiety and mood disorders incorporate aspects of the practice of mindfulness and show beneficial effects on treatment outcomes. |
Smith et al.5
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120 min to 180 min |
1x/week |
8 weeks |
Group-based session plus home based exercise and 6-hour retreat |
Immediately after the intervention |
GAD-7 PSS-4 SF-36 |
The MBSR approach includes daily mindfulness activities related to awareness of mind and body, using techniques focused on the present moment and nonjudgment. |
Wong et al.6
|
120 min |
1x/week |
8 weeks |
Group-based session plus home based exercise |
3 months 6 months 9 months |
PSWQ, BAI CES-D SF-12 |
The MBCT approach is based on an integration of CBT and MBSR and is designed to reduce the rates of relapse and recurrence of major depression. |
Boettcher et al.7
|
120 min |
1x/week |
8 weeks |
Internet based treatment plus home based exercise |
6 months |
BAI BDI ISI QOLI |
Internet-based mindfulness treatments that are delivered remotely were studied, showing positive outcomes of treatment of anxiety disorders. |
Burton et al.8
|
NR |
1x/week |
8 weeks |
Virtual reality exposure or exposure group therapy |
3 months |
BFNE MAAS |
Fear of negative appraisal decreased with successive treatments and was negatively associated with mindfulness throughout treatment and follow-up. |
Sundquist et al.9
|
120 min |
1x/week |
8 weeks |
Group-based session plus home based exercise |
Immediately after the intervention |
HADS PHQ-9 MADRS-S |
The variations between the mindfulness and control groups were irrelevant, therefore their protocols was non-inferior to treatment as usual for patients. |
Kraemer et al.10
|
NI |
NI |
NI |
NI |
NI |
PANAS FFMQ ASI-3 IDAS |
The study’s findings suggested that targeting use of the skill of acting with awareness may be a new approach to eliminating panic symptomatology among individuals with asthma. |
Eyles et al.12
|
120 min |
1x/week |
8 weeks |
Group-based session plus retreat day and home based exercise |
4 months 6 months |
HADS BFI TMS |
The study implemented an MBSR-based treatment in women with MBC who were experiencing enhanced anxiety and effects on their QoL. The MBSR-based treatment was accepted by MBC patients who reported its benefits on their anxiety and QoL. |
Hoge et al.13
|
120 min |
1x/week |
8 weeks |
Group-based session plus 4 hour retreat and home based exercise |
Immediately after the intervention |
HAM-A BAI |
In the majority of studies, the MBSR program consisted of 8 weekly group classes with a single weekend “retreat” day and daily home practice guided by audio recordings. |
Lenze et al.14
|
150 min |
1x/week |
8 weeks 12 weeks |
Group-based session plus one day-long retreat or 2.5 hour retreat |
3 months 6 moths |
MAAS CAMS-R |
The study showed that MBSR was effective in anxious older adults; the patients experienced positive developments such as decreased worry severity and improved memory. |
Serpa et al.16
|
120min |
1x/week |
9 weeks |
Group-based session plus home based exercise |
Immediately after the intervention |
SF-12 FFMQ PHQ-9 |
The data did not show a significant difference in cognitive or clinical performance due to MBSR techniques in the 12-week MBSR program compared to the 8-week MBSR program. |
Arch et al.17
|
90 min |
1x/week |
10 weeks |
Group-based session plus a single 3 hour retreat and home based exercise |
3 months |
BDI MASQ-AA PSWQ |
They noted that the effects of MBSR on veterans included improved symptoms of anxiety and depression and a reduction in suicidal ideation. |
Britton et al.18
|
NR |
1x/week |
8 weeks |
Group-based session plus home based exercise |
|
TSST, BDI, HRST STAI-Y1 |
The CBT and adapted MBSR interventions were mutually effective at reducing the primary diagnoses and fairly effective at reducing self-reported anxiety symptoms within the trial. |
Kim et al.19
|
90 min |
1x/week |
8 weeks |
Group-based session plus home based exercise |
1 year |
PDSS, HAM-D ASI-R, HAM-A |
This study supported the empirical basis for the relevance of mindfulness-based approaches in depressed patients. |
Eisendrath et al.20
|
135 min |
1x/week |
8 weeks |
Group-based session plus home based exercise |
6 months 9 months 13 months |
HAM-D, SF-12 QIDS, WSAS Q-LES-SQ AAQ, RRS, SCS |
The presence of comorbid personality disorders predicted non-completion of MBCT for panic disorders. Likewise, treatment response and remission after MBCT could be predicted by enhanced anxiety sensitivity. |
Roemer et al.21
|
NI |
NI |
NI |
NI |
NI |
DERS PSWQ MAAS SCS DASS-21 |
Lack of emotion regulation and aspects of mindfulness was noticed in GAD patients in both studies. |