A Pilot Study of the Mindfulness Training Program Based on Brief Integrated Practices (M-BIP)
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https://doi.org/10.33898/rdp.v27i103.110Keywords:
mindfulness, M-PBI, brief practices, FFMQ, DASS-21, EQ-D.Abstract
The aim of this study is to assess the first results of a new mindfulness program based on integrated brief practices (M-PBI) regarding its effect on the mindfulness ability (assessed by the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, FFMQ), decentering (by the Experiences Questionnaire-Decentering, EQ-D), and depression, anxiety, and stress (by the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale, DASS-21). Seventy-four participants were included and all of them completed the study. The mean (SD) age was 38.9 (9) years, 74.3% were female, and 87% employed workers. The mean FFMQ and EQ-D scores increased significantly and the mean DASS-21 scores decreased significantly in the post-training vs. pre-training measurements (p <.0001, in all cases). The highest changes were observed in the decentering ability (mean change of 7.6 points; 95% CI: 5.8 to 9.4), decreasing the stress 6.6; 95% CI: -8.5 to -4.8 points), and in increasing three FFMQ scales (observe, non-judge and non-reactivity: 5.8 [95% CI: 4 to 8.1], 4.9 [95% CI: 3.5 to 6.5] y 5.3 [95% CI: 4.4 to 6.3] respectively). These changes seem to be not associated to age, sex, psychological treatment, profession, previous practice of meditation and motivation to carry out the program. In conclusion, these results show that the M-PBI entails an improvement of the ability of mindfulness and decentering, reduced stress, anxiety and depression. However, future studies with a randomized and control group design are needed in order to confirm these results and to control possible confounding factors and minimize bias.Downloads
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