Attentional and affective consequences of technology supported mindfulness training: a randomised, active control, efficacy trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mindfulness training (MT) programs represent an approach to attention training with well-validated mental health benefits. However, research supporting MT efficacy is based predominantly on weekly-meeting, facilitator-led, group-intervention formats. It is unknown whether participants might benefit from neurofeedback-assisted, technology-supported MT (N-tsMT), in which meditation is delivered individually, without the need for a facilitator, travel to a training site, or the presence of a supportive group environment. Mirroring the validation of group MT interventions, the first step in addressing this question requires identifying whether N-tsMT promotes measurable benefits. Here, we report on an initial investigation of a commercial N-tsMT system.

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SUBMITTER: Bhayee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5127005 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature