There is a lack of studies about psychological interventions for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers. We investigated the experience of a meditation training program tailored for ALS needs. People with ALS (pALS) and their caregivers that joined a meditation program for ALS were interviewed at the end of the program. Verbatims were analyzed with a qualitative approach. Both pALS and their caregivers reported a positive impact on their psychological well-being, promoted by an increase in acceptance and non-judgmental attitude. Furthermore, coping strategies seem to improve, with a positive effect on resilience skills. The ALS meditation training program seems to be an effective psychological intervention for the promotion of well-being in pALS and their caregivers.
The experience of meditation for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their caregivers : a qualitative analysis / A. Marconi, G. Gragnano, C. Lunetta, R. Gatto, V. Fabiani, A. Tagliaferri, G. Rossi, V. Sansone, F. Pagnini. - In: PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH & MEDICINE. - ISSN 1465-3966. - 21:6(2016 Sep), pp. 762-768. [10.1080/13548506.2015.1115110]
The experience of meditation for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their caregivers : a qualitative analysis
V. Sansone;
2016
Abstract
There is a lack of studies about psychological interventions for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers. We investigated the experience of a meditation training program tailored for ALS needs. People with ALS (pALS) and their caregivers that joined a meditation program for ALS were interviewed at the end of the program. Verbatims were analyzed with a qualitative approach. Both pALS and their caregivers reported a positive impact on their psychological well-being, promoted by an increase in acceptance and non-judgmental attitude. Furthermore, coping strategies seem to improve, with a positive effect on resilience skills. The ALS meditation training program seems to be an effective psychological intervention for the promotion of well-being in pALS and their caregivers.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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