Mindfulness-based interventions as a treatment for depression
Bro , Mervi (2015)
Centria-ammattikorkeakoulu (Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattikorkeakoulu)
2015
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015121020141
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015121020141
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The purpose of this study was to explain the usefulness of mindfulness-based interventions in the care of depression. This study answered the questions about the effects of mindfulness-based interventions when treating depression and about the key factors of mindfulness-based interventions. The aim of this thesis was to produce information for nurses about mindfulness-based interventions as a treatment option when working with patients diagnosed with depression. Previous studies suggest that mindfulness-based interventions are effective when treating recurrent depression.
The study was performed as a literature review with content analysis. Data was acquired from different databases such as Science Direct, Sage Publications and Cinahl.
According to the results of this study, mindfulness-based interventions had effect on both recurrent and current depression. There was found to be reduction in depressive symptoms in recurrent depression and MBIs prevented relapse for those suffering from recurrent depression. With those who had current depression, MBIs had effects on depressive symptoms. MBIs also showed to have effects on depressive symptoms 6 and 12 months after the intervention.
The study showed that the key factors of mindfulness-based interventions were awareness, ability to describe inner experiences, acceptance, positive emotions, cognitive processes and rumination. The results of this study will help nurses working with depressed patients by giving them more tools to treat depression.
The study was performed as a literature review with content analysis. Data was acquired from different databases such as Science Direct, Sage Publications and Cinahl.
According to the results of this study, mindfulness-based interventions had effect on both recurrent and current depression. There was found to be reduction in depressive symptoms in recurrent depression and MBIs prevented relapse for those suffering from recurrent depression. With those who had current depression, MBIs had effects on depressive symptoms. MBIs also showed to have effects on depressive symptoms 6 and 12 months after the intervention.
The study showed that the key factors of mindfulness-based interventions were awareness, ability to describe inner experiences, acceptance, positive emotions, cognitive processes and rumination. The results of this study will help nurses working with depressed patients by giving them more tools to treat depression.