Table 2 Study characteristics
From: Mindfulness based interventions in multiple sclerosis - a systematic review
Study (country) | Study design (setting) | Sample size (attrition %) | Type of intervention (duration) | Outcome measures | Data collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mills and Allen [41] (Wales) | RCT (Patients home) | n = 16 (12.5%) | Mindful breathing Mindful movement (Tai Chi) Self compassion Home study material (6/52 duration) | POMS Standing balance Symptom rating questionnaire | Baseline |
Post intervention | |||||
3 months post intervention | |||||
Grossman et al. [40] (Switzerland) | RCT (University hospital) | n = 150 (5%) | Mindful breathing Mindful movement (Yoga) Body scan Home study material (8/52 duration) | CES-DSTAI MFIS HAQUAMS PQOLC Neuropsych. | Baseline |
Post intervention | |||||
6 months post intervention | |||||
Tavee et al. [42] (United States) | CT (University hospital) | n = 17 (43%) | Mindful breathing (Samatha) Mindful movement (Tai Chi) Walking meditation (8/52 duration) | SF-36 MFIS VAS Physical role Vitality PDDS | Baseline |
Post intervention | |||||
NR |