Distress improves after mindfulness training for progressive MS: A pilot randomised trial
Source: Bogosian et al. 2015 - Pubmed ID: 25767124
Setting: UK, Single center and Hospital
Study design:
RCT
Follow-up: 5 months
Patient group:
Sample size:
Total: 40 (36)
IG: 19 (17)
CG: 21 (19)
Inclusion criteria:
- Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS or SPMS)
- ≥3 on General Health Questionnaire (GHQ)-12
Type of technology:
Video consultations
Intervention:
Intervention: Intervention group were offered video-delivered (Skype) mindfulness once a week for eight weeks (8h sessions) in addition to usual care.
Duration: 8 weeks intervention and 3 months follow-up
Add on: +
Control group: Usual Care
Clinical effect:
- GHQ-12↓ (improved)
- HADS↓ (improved)
- MSIS-psychological and physical↓ (improved)
- Pain↓ (improved)
- Fatigue →
Patient safety: NA
Patient experiences/
Staff experiences:
Patient experiences: NA
Staff experiences: NA
Investment:
Equipment/Materials
- Headset and webcam for patients
Running:
Staff Resources
- Video-delivered Mindfulness
Organization: NA
Health care utilization:
- QALY based on EQ-5D →