Effects of Meaning-Centered and Mindfulness-Based Stress Management Program with Using Marine Resources on the Improvement of Emotion, Sleep Quality, Quality of Life and Cognitive Function in Family Caregiver of Patients with Severe Physical Disability : Preliminary Study
10.22722/KJPM.2019.27.2.191
- Author:
Jeong A YU
1
;
Jae Hon LEE
;
Sun Han SHIN
;
Hwi Young CHO
;
Mee YOO
;
Ho Jin SHIN
;
Sung Hyeon KIM
;
Hyo Jin KIM
;
Young Sook YOOK
;
Sung Jae LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, National Rehabilitation Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
2019;27(2):191-201
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of meaning centered and mindfulnessbased stress management program with using marine resources on positive changes in mood, sleep, quality of life and cognitive function.
METHODS:Nine family caregivers of patients with severe disability experienced meaning centered and mindfulness-based stress management program for four-days in marine areas near Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do in South Korea. Subjective questionnaires and objective assessments were conducted and statistically analyzed to examine changes in mood, sleep, quality of life, and cognitive function before, after, and after 6 weeks of participation.
RESULTS:After participating in the program, moods including depression improved significantly. This effect lasted until 6 weeks. Participants' sleep quality, quality of life and cognitive function improved significantly after 6 weeks of program participation.
CONCLUSIONS:This new specialized stress management program using marine resources for family caregivers of patients with severe disability is expected to be used effectively in terms of improving their overall quality of life, mental health status and cognitive efficiency.
