Mindfulness-Based Interventions for the Improvement of Well-Being in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Sara Carletto, Cesare Massimo Cavalera, Isabel Sadowski, Marco Rovaris, Martina Borghi, Margherita Borghi, Bassam Khoury, Luca Ostacoli, Francesco Pagnini

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Abstract

Objective The study aims to meta-analytically review studies about the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on well-being of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods Seven electronic databases were searched from June 2018 to September 2018. A systematic review and a meta-analysis were conducted. Results Twenty-one studies were included in qualitative synthesis, and 10 studies were included in meta-analysis. MBIs are effective with an overall moderate effect size (Hedges' g = 0.70) in improving well-being in people with MS, with lasting effects at the follow-up (g = 0.55). In particular, MBIs demonstrated to highly reduce stress (g = 1.07) and to improve depression and anxiety symptoms with a moderate to large effect at postintervention (g = 0.77 and g = 0.63, respectively). Conclusions MBIs represent a valid and effective mind-body intervention to improve the well-being of patients with MS. Further studies should investigate which components of MBIs could be more beneficial for patients with progressive MS. PROSPERO registration CRD42018099704.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)600-613
Numero di pagine14
RivistaPsychosomatic Medicine
Volume82
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2020

Keywords

  • meta-analysis
  • mindfulness
  • mindfulness-based intervention
  • multiple sclerosis
  • quality of life
  • systematic review

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