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19-08-2022 | REVIEW

Effectiveness of Mobile-Based Mindfulness Interventions in Improving Mindfulness Skills and Psychological Outcomes for Adults: a Systematic Review and Meta-regression

Auteurs: Zhen Yang A. Tan, Sai Ho Wong, Ling Jie Cheng, Siew Tiang Lau

Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness | Uitgave 10/2022

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Abstract

Objectives

An increasing number of mindfulness interventions are becoming accessible and available through mobile applications. This systematic review aims to synthesize the best evidence available for the effectiveness of the mobile-based mindfulness interventions (mMBIs) in improving mindfulness skills and depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms among adults.

Methods

Published studies and dissertations indexed by CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, IEEE Xplore, ProQuest, PsycInfo, PubMed, and Scopus were systematically reviewed without time frame restriction. All included studies were randomized control trials with adult participants using mobile-based mindfulness. Using a random-effects model and Hedges’ g, we performed a meta-analysis with the Stata software and assessed the effect size. Subsequently, we determined whether heterogeneity was a serious concern through chi-square and I2 tests.

Results

A total of 22 randomized control trials in 24 articles met the criteria. Meta-analysis revealed statistically significant improvement on mindfulness skills (g = 0.26) and depressive (g =  − 0.21) and stress (g =  − 0.54) symptoms after the mMBIs. Results for anxiety were not significant. Subgroup analyses indicated that the mBMI was more effective using ≥ 8 weeks (g = 0.57) and the waitlist control (g = 0.47).

Conclusions

Mobile-based mindfulness has significantly small to moderate effects on improving mindfulness skills and reducing depressive and stress symptoms for adults in diverse context. It is promising as an effective adjunct intervention for mindfulness skills particularly for individuals with 8 weeks or longer duration of mMBIs. However, caution should be exercised when generalizing results that involve varied contexts, populations, and control conditions.

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Metagegevens
Titel
Effectiveness of Mobile-Based Mindfulness Interventions in Improving Mindfulness Skills and Psychological Outcomes for Adults: a Systematic Review and Meta-regression
Auteurs
Zhen Yang A. Tan
Sai Ho Wong
Ling Jie Cheng
Siew Tiang Lau
Publicatiedatum
19-08-2022
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Mindfulness / Uitgave 10/2022
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-022-01962-z

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