ArticlePilot and feasibility studies2018
Acceptability of mindfulness from the perspective of stroke survivors and caregivers: a qualitative study.
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- Influencing factors of family resilience in stroke patients and family caregivers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
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- A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends in Psychological Interventions for Stroke Survivors: Focusing on Resilience and Psychological Well-Being (2000-2024).Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Review
- Modified-mindfulness-based stress reduction as a treatment for cognitive recovery in patients with minor stroke: a randomized controlled pilot study.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- In-person and online mixed method non-randomised studies exploring feasibility and acceptability of HEADS: UP, an adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programme for stroke survivors experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2024Article
- Racial Variation in the Association Between Domains of Depressive Symptomatology and Functional Recovery in Stroke Survivors.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2023Article
- The HEADS: UP Development Study: Working with Key Stakeholders to Adapt a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course for People with Anxiety and Depression after Stroke.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- A qualitative analysis of free text comments of participants from a massive open online mindfulness course.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Living the Full Catastrophe: A Mindfulness-Based Program to Support Recovery from Stroke.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
- Tailoring Self-Help Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques for Stroke Survivors: Examining Preferences, Feasibility and Acceptability.Frontiers in psychology · 2019Article
- Feasibility and Acceptability of a Remote, Asynchronous, Stroke-Tailored Mindfulness Intervention for Stroke Survivors and Support Persons.The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience NursesArticle
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Abstract
backgroundDepression is very common among stroke survivors with estimated prevalence rates of approximately 33% among stroke survivors, but treatment options are limited. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an effective treatment for depression generally, but benefits in stroke patients are unclear. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of delivering MBSR to stroke survivors and their caregivers in the community. We conducted a study to gain views of MBSR as a potential treatment option among stroke survivors and their caregivers in the community.
methodsParticipants were recruited from an urban community in Scotland (UK) using newspaper adverts, social media and support groups run by health charities. A 2-h MBSR taster session was delivered by two experienced mindfulness instructors, followed by focus group sessions with all participants on their user experience and suggestions for MBSR modifications for stroke survivors. The focus group sessions were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Transcript data were analysed thematically using the framework approach.
resultsThe study sample consisted of 28 participants (16 females); there were 21 stroke survivors (11 females) and 7 caregivers (5 females). The median age for participants was 60 years.Most participants described the MBSR taster session as a positive experience. The main challenge reported was trying to maintain focus and concentration throughout the MBSR session. Some participants expressed reservations about the duration of standard mindfulness course sessions, suggesting a preference for shorter sessions. The potential for achieving better control over negative thoughts and emotions was viewed as a potential facilitator for future MBSR participation. Participants suggested having an orientation session prior to starting an 8-week course as a means of developing familiarity with the MBSR instructor and other participants.
conclusionIt was feasible to recruit 21 stroke survivors and 7 caregivers for MBSR taster sessions in the community. A shorter MBSR session and an orientation session prior to the full course are suggestions for potential MBSR modifications for stroke survivors, which needs further research and evaluation.
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