The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Feelings of Being a Geriatric Burden in Older Women

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT07502547

Istanbul Aydın University72 enrolled

Overview

This study was planned as a non-randomized, quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design, aiming to examine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program applied to older women on their feelings of being a geriatric burden. The sample of the study will consist of 72 women aged 60 years and over who have at least one chronic illness, are enrolled in an elderly university program conducted at a foundation university, volunteer to participate in the research, and have no communication difficulties. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form and the Geriatric Feelings of Burden Scale (GFBS). By investigating the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on feelings of being a geriatric burden among older women, this study will fill an important gap in the literature. In particular, there is a limited number of studies examining the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in older age groups, and this research offers a low-cost and feasible approach to enhancing individual well-being. Additionally, the findings obtained from a culturally distinct population will provide original contributions to the international literature in this field.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Feelings of Geriatric Burden Among Older Women

Interventions

Mindfulness meditationBEHAVIORAL

Intervention and Control Groups Participants will be divided into two groups based on voluntariness and eligibility criteria: Intervention Group: Participants who will take part in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Control Group: Participants who will not participate in the MBSR program but will complete the pretest and posttest assessments. Implementation Process At the beginning of the study, the Geriatric Feelings of Being a Burden Scale will be administered to both groups as a pretest. The intervention group will receive the MBSR program once a week for two weeks, with each session lasting two hours. No intervention will be applied to the control group during this period; they will be asked to continue their routine daily activities. After completion of the program, the same scale will be re-administered to both groups to obtain posttest data. Intervention Content (MBSR Program) Mindfulness meditation Body scan exercises Conscious breathing awarenes

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 60 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: Women aged 60 years or older Having at least one chronic disease Enrolled in a senior university program at a foundation university Willing to participate in the study Able to communicate without any problems Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who do not voluntarily agree to participate in the study Individuals with communication difficulties (e.g., severe hearing loss, speech disorder, advanced cognitive impairment) Individuals with serious psychiatric or neurological disorders that prevent participation Individuals who show severe emotional distress or agitation during the interview Individuals with difficulty speaking or understanding Turkish Individuals who do not have sufficient time to actively participate in the study \-

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Geriatric Feelings of Burdensomeness Scale

The level of geriatric feelings of burdensomeness in older women will be assessed using the Geriatric Feelings of Burdensomeness Scale (GFBS). The scale is a 25-item, self-report instrument rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 25 to 125, with higher scores indicating greater feelings of geriatric burdensomeness. Assessments will be conducted at baseline (pre-test) and after completion of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program (post-test).

Time frame: 2 months