This is a pre-post intervention pilot study to evaluate the impact of a 30-minute, 8-week mind-body/meditation intervention on self-reported quality of life in individuals employed by Allina Health. Outcomes will include validated questionnaires for depressive symptomology, perceived stress, anxiety, healthy lifestyle, quality of life as well as biological outcomes of salivary cortisol for a sub-sample of employees.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
101
30 minute, 8 week meditation
Allina Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Perceived stress change from baseline at week 8
Perceived stress will be measured through the Perceived Stress Scale at baseline and week 8.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 8
Salivary Cortisol Levels Change from baseline at week 8
Salivary samples will be obtained at baseline and week 8.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 8
Lifestyle Profile change from baseline at week 8
The Lifestyle Profile questionnaire measures self actualization, health responsibility, exercise, nutrition, interpersonal support, and stress management. It will be administered at baseline and week 8.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 8
Work productivity and activity impairment change from baseline at week 8
Work productivity and activity impairment will be measured through the WPAI:GH and will be administered at baseline and week 8.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 8
Promis-29 score change from baseline at week 8
The Promis-29 is a 29 item questionnaire measuring physical function, fatigue, pain, depression, anxiety, and social role participation. The questionnaire will be administered at baseline and week 8.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 8
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