A pilot randomized controlled trial for a videoconference-delivered mindfulness-based group intervention in a nonclinical setting

Krägeloh, CU, Medvedev, ON, Taylor, T, Wrapson, W, Rix, G, Sumich, A ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4333-8442, Wang, GY, Csako, R, Anstiss, D, Ranta, JT, Patel, N and Siegert, RJ, 2018. A pilot randomized controlled trial for a videoconference-delivered mindfulness-based group intervention in a nonclinical setting. Mindfulness, 10 (4), pp. 700-711. ISSN 1868-8527

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Abstract

Technology is increasingly being integrated into the provision of therapy and mental health interventions. While the evidence base for technology-led delivery of mindfulness-based interventions is growing, one approach to understanding the effects of technology-delivered elements includes so-named blended programs that continue to include aspects of traditional face-to-face interaction. This arrangement offers unique practical advantages, and also enables researchers to isolate variables that may be underlying the effects of technology-delivered interventions. The present study reports on a pilot videoconference-delivered mindfulness-based group intervention offered to university students and staff members with wait-list controls. Apart from the first session of the six-week course, the main facilitator guided evening classes remotely via online videoconferencing, with follow-up exercises via email. Participants Powered by Editorial Manager® and ProduXion Manager® from Aries Systems Corporation were taught a variety of mindfulness-based exercises such as meditation, breathing exercises, mindful tasting, as well as the concepts underpinning such practice. Participants completed pre- and post-intervention questionnaires on depression, anxiety, repetitive negative thinking, dysfunctional attitudes, positive and negative affect, self-compassion, compassion for others, and mindfulness. For participants who attended at least five of the six sessions, scores on all outcome measures improved significantly post intervention and remained stable at three-week follow up. The videoconference-delivered mindfulness-based group intervention appears to provide a viable alternative format to standard mindfulness programs where the facilitator and participants need to live in close physical proximity with each other.

Item Type:	Journal article
Alternative Title:	Videoconference-delivered mindfulness-based group intervention [running head]
Publication Title:	Mindfulness
Creators:	Krägeloh, C.U., Medvedev, O.N., Taylor, T., Wrapson, W., Rix, G., Sumich, A., Wang, G.Y., Csako, R., Anstiss, D., Ranta, J.T., Patel, N. and Siegert, R.J.
Publisher:	Springer
Date:	31 August 2018
Volume:	10
Number:	4
ISSN:	1868-8527
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1007/s12671-018-1024-y DOI
Divisions:	Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by:	Linda Sullivan
Date Added:	13 Jun 2018 08:49
Last Modified:	11 Sep 2019 10:59
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/33848

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