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The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Feelings of Being a Geriatric Burden in Older Women
Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University
Summary
This study was planned as a non-randomized, quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design, aiming to examine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program applied to older women on their feelings of being a geriatric burden. The sample of the study will consist of 72 women aged 60 years and over who have at least one chronic illness, are enrolled in an elderly university program conducted at a foundation university, volunteer to participate in the research, and have no communication difficulties. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form and the Geriatric Feelings of Burden Scale (GFBS). By investigating the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on feelings of being a geriatric burden among older women, this study will fill an important gap in the literature. In particular, there is a limited number of studies examining the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in older age groups, and this research offers a low-cost and feasible approach to enhancing individual well-being. Additionally, the findings obtained from a culturally distinct population will provide original contributions to the international literature in this field.
Official title: THE EFFECT OF A MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM APPLIED TO ELDERLY WOMEN ON FEELINGS OF BEING A GERIATRIC BURDEN
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2026-01-15
Completion Date
2026-05-27
Last Updated
2026-03-31
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Mindfulness meditation
Intervention and Control Groups Participants will be divided into two groups based on voluntariness and eligibility criteria: Intervention Group: Participants who will take part in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Control Group: Participants who will not participate in the MBSR program but will complete the pretest and posttest assessments. Implementation Process At the beginning of the study, the Geriatric Feelings of Being a Burden Scale will be administered to both groups as a pretest. The intervention group will receive the MBSR program once a week for two weeks, with each session lasting two hours. No intervention will be applied to the control group during this period; they will be asked to continue their routine daily activities. After completion of the program, the same scale will be re-administered to both groups to obtain posttest data. Intervention Content (MBSR Program) Mindfulness meditation Body scan exercises Conscious breathing awarenes
Locations (1)
Istanbul Aydın Universty
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)