A prática de mindfulness (MBSR) como dispositivo terapêutico no tratamento da depressão em pacientes HIV-positivo: resultados de um estudo-piloto
Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: This pilot-study investigated the usefulness of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) 8-week programme for HIV-positive individuals experiencing mild-moderate symptoms of depression. A total of 17 participants, aged 18-65 were recruited. This study used a mixed research design (One-way repeated measures; thematic analysis). Outcome measures included the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (depression sub-scale) assessing severity of depressive symptoms and the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II) assessing levels of psychological flexibility. In addition participants were asked to share experiences of how treatment had affected their ability to manage symptoms of depression and HIV-diagnosis (acceptance, control, coping and relationships were amongst the themes extracted). Results suggested that there was significant reduction in depressive symptoms between post-treatment and all other three conditions (beginning of treatment, baseline one and baseline two). Similarly a significant increase in psychological flexibility was reported at post-treatment phase. The theoretical, clinical and research implications are discussed.
Source: Americanae (AECID Library)
DOI: 10.18316/1219
Authors: Vitor Friary, Samantha Farag
Institution: London Metropolitan University
Language: Portuguese
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1541575243