Mindfulness Therapies for Improving Mental Health in Parents of Children with a Developmental Disability: a Systematic Review

Osborn, R; Dorstyn, D; Roberts, L; Kneebone, I

Mindfulness Therapies for Improving Mental Health in Parents of Children with a Developmental Disability: a Systematic Review

Osborn, R

Dorstyn, D Roberts, L

Kneebone, I

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Publisher:: SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2020
Issue Date:: 2020-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Osborn, R https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9259-5408
dc.contributor.author	Dorstyn, D
dc.contributor.author	Roberts, L https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4065-0246
dc.contributor.author	Kneebone, I https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3324-7264
dc.date.accessioned	2020-11-24T03:43:53Z
dc.date.available	2021-01-01T18:02:29Z
dc.date.issued	2020-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2020
dc.identifier.issn	1056-263X
dc.identifier.issn	1573-3580
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/144299
dc.description.abstract	© 2020, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature. Mindfulness offers promise as a therapy approach for parents of children with developmental disabilities (DD), however its effectiveness in managing mental health symptoms remains unclear. This review quantitatively examines the comparative effectiveness of mindfulness-based and informed interventions, drawing on the evidence base from randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Eight RCTs were identified from the Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed and Scopus databases. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration tool and Hedges’ g effect sizes, with associated 95% confidence intervals and p values calculated. Parents who completed Mindful Parenting or Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs reported immediate and large to very large reductions in psychological distress (gw range:.39–1.94), with some improvements maintained up to 6 months post-treatment. A single study reported short-term benefits with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Evidence for the mental health benefits of mindfulness for parents of children with DD is still at an early stage. Controlled trials are needed to determine the differential effects of specific mindfulness techniques and how to best adapt this approach to best meet the unique needs of a vulnerable caregiver population.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1007/s10882-020-09753-x
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1103 Clinical Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Rehabilitation
dc.title	Mindfulness Therapies for Improving Mental Health in Parents of Children with a Developmental Disability: a Systematic Review
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.for	1103 Clinical Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Clinical Psychology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
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dc.date.updated	2020-11-24T03:43:48Z
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Abstract:

© 2020, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature. Mindfulness offers promise as a therapy approach for parents of children with developmental disabilities (DD), however its effectiveness in managing mental health symptoms remains unclear. This review quantitatively examines the comparative effectiveness of mindfulness-based and informed interventions, drawing on the evidence base from randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Eight RCTs were identified from the Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed and Scopus databases. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration tool and Hedges’ g effect sizes, with associated 95% confidence intervals and p values calculated. Parents who completed Mindful Parenting or Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs reported immediate and large to very large reductions in psychological distress (gw range:.39–1.94), with some improvements maintained up to 6 months post-treatment. A single study reported short-term benefits with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Evidence for the mental health benefits of mindfulness for parents of children with DD is still at an early stage. Controlled trials are needed to determine the differential effects of specific mindfulness techniques and how to best adapt this approach to best meet the unique needs of a vulnerable caregiver population.

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