SynthesisJournal of pediatric psychology2023
Living With Physical Health Conditions: A Systematic Review of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Children, Adolescents, and Their Parents.
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- The effectiveness of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programme for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a pilot randomized controlled trial.BMC psychology · 2025Trial
- The benefits of mindfulness training for momentary mindfulness and emotion regulation: A randomized controlled trial for adolescents exposed to chronic stressors.Journal of consulting and clinical psychology · 2024Trial
- Supporting Children With a Chronic Disease and Their Parents When Admitted to Hospital: A Scoping Review of Psychosocial Supports.Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) · 2026Article
- [From pain in youth to persistent pain: A preventable trajectory].Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra · 2025Article
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- Parents' Perspectives on the Use of Virtual Reality in Pediatric Chronic Pain Management: Qualitative Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
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- Mindfulness-Based Intervention Effects on EEG and Executive Functions: A Systematic Review.Brain sciences · 2025Review
- The association between perceived social support and self-management behaviors in adolescents and young adults with inflammatory bowel disease: the chain mediating role of basic psychological needs and anxiety/depression.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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- Developing the WE BEAT Well-Being Education Programme to foster resilience and build connection in paediatric heart disease.Cardiology in the young · 2024Article
- Healthcare professionals' views on psychological support for children and families affected by skin conditions in the UK: A qualitative study.Skin health and disease · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis systematic review aimed to identify and appraise studies investigating the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for improving depression, anxiety and parental stress in families affected by childhood physical illnesses, as well as feasibility and acceptability.
methodsEmbase, PsycINFO, Scopus, Medline, and PubMed were searched between February 2 and 17, 2021, and updated on August 5, 2022. Studies investigating MBIs with children and adolescents (<18 years) with physical health conditions were included, and results are presented with narrative synthesis.
resultsEighteen studies met eligibility criteria. Studies included children and adolescents with chronic pain, headaches, cancer, heart conditions, esophageal atresia, inflammatory bowel disease, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Most studies reported mindfulness was feasible and acceptable, although findings for different health conditions were mixed. Some studies encountered difficulties with attrition, resulting in findings being underpowered.
conclusionsMBIs show promise for improving anxiety and depression in children with physical health conditions, but there is limited support for reducing stress in the family unit. A potential direction for future research might be the inclusion of parents. However, because of the heterogeneity of studies included in this review, findings must be cautiously interpreted.
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