Compassionate mind training for people with Parkinson's disease: A pilot study and predictors of response.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People with Parkinson's disease (PD) often present with disabling neuropsychiatric symptoms. Compassionate mind training (CMT) is a psychological approach effective in reducing stress and promoting psychological well-being. Heart rate variability (HRV), a measure reflecting sympathovagal balance, has been associated with psychological well-being and a compassionate attitude.

Aim

To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of CMT in enhancing the quality of life and psychological well-being in PD patients. Additionally, we evaluated HRV as a physiomarker for assessing the CMT outcomes.

Methods

Twenty-four PD patients participated in the study. A 6-week online CMT intervention was delivered on a weekly basis. At baseline and post-intervention patients compl

SUBMITTER: Della Morte S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11236006 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature