Does a Meditation Protocol Supported by a Mobile Application Help People Reduce Stress? Suggestions from a Controlled Pragmatic Trial
Does a Meditation Protocol Supported by a Mobile Application Help People Reduce Stress? Suggestions from a Controlled Pragmatic Trial
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DOI：
10.1089/cyber.2014.0062
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发表时间：
2015-01-01
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6.6
通讯作者：
Riva, Giuseppe
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作者：
Carissoli, Claudia;Villani, Daniela;Riva, Giuseppe
这项研究的目的是检验一个为期三周的正念激励方案的有效性，该方案由智能手机上的Android应用程序提供，在减轻成年人的压力方面。通过一项控制的实用主义试验，将一个冥想者自助干预组与一个听轻松音乐的典型对照组和一个等候名单组进行比较。最后的样本包括56名意大利工人作为参与者，随机分为三种情况。自我报告的感知压力水平在方案开始和结束时进行评估。参与者还被要求在每次训练前后记录自己的心率。结果并没有显示出两组之间的显著差异，但两个自助干预组在应对压力方面都表现出了改善。然而，冥想者和听音乐的人在每次练习后每分钟的平均心跳都明显减少。此外，两组人在减压观念上都有适度但显著的变化，即使有一些特殊性。讨论了与移动应用程序支持的冥想协议有关的限制和机会，以减少压力。
The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of a 3 week mindfulness inspired protocol, delivered by an Android application for smartphones, in reducing stress in the adult population. By using a controlled pragmatic trial, a self-help intervention group of meditators was compared with a typical control group listening to relaxing music and a waiting list group. The final sample included 56 Italian workers as participants, block randomized to the three conditions. The self-reported level of perceived stress was assessed at the beginning and at the end of the protocol. Participants were also instructed to track their heart rate before and after each session. The results did not show any significant differences between groups, but both self-help intervention groups demonstrated an improvement in coping with stress. Nevertheless, meditators and music listeners reported a significant decrease in average heartbeats per minute after each session. Furthermore, both groups perceived a moderate but significant change in stress reduction perceptions, even if with some peculiarities. Limitations and opportunities related to the meditation protocol supported by the mobile application to reduce stress are discussed.