Web-Based Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Well-being: Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mindfulness can improve overall well-being by training individuals to focus on the present moment without judging their thoughts. However, it is unknown how much mindfulness practice and training are necessary to improve well-being.

Objective

The primary aim of this study was to determine whether a standard 8-session web-based mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) program, compared with a brief 3-session mindfulness intervention, improved overall participant well-being. In addition, we sought to explore whether the treatment effects differed based on the baseline characteristics of the participants (ie, moderators).

Methods

Participants were recruited from 17 patient-powered research networks, web-based communities of stakeholders interested in a commo

SUBMITTER: Sylvia LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9513687 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature