Article Summary

Study Title: “The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Perceived Stress and
Geriatric Depression in Older Adults”
Purpose of the Research
The study’s purpose is to explore the effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction (MBSR) approach in alleviating depression and s isress levels among the elderly
among senior residents of a nursing home in Turkey.
Hypothesis Tested
The hypothesis being tested is whether an MBSR intervention would result in a
substantial decrease in stress levels and geriatric depression scores among older persons in the
treatment group in comparison to those in the control group who will not receive this program.
Research Methodology
The researchers used a randomized controlled experimental study design to test the
impact of the MBSR program. Between May and November 2021, data was gathered from 54
elderly residents of nursing homes; 48 of them satisfied the requirements for inclusion, making
up the sample (24 subjects in both treatment and control groups). The intervention group got the
MBSR, while the control group obtained no intervention. Perceived stress and geriatric
depression were measured using the individual detailing form, the Geriatric Depression Scale-
Short Form, and the Perceived Stress Scale.
Pertinent Results of the Manipulation

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The results showed a substantial decrease in the associated distress levels among
participants who participated in the MBSR program, where the total perceived stress scores were
significantly reduced by 54.7%. Furthermore, sub-dimensions of self-efficacy perceived as
insufficient and stress/distress perceived showed 49.9% and 49.8% decreases,
respectively. Additionally, the program brought about a 14.1% decrease in senior depression
scores, of which the effect was statistically significant (P