RT journal article
T1 Neurocognitive and emotional status after one- year of mindfulness-based intervention in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
A1 González de la Torre Benítez, Gabriel
A1 Mato, Isabel
A1 Espinosa, Raul
A1 Doval, Sandra
A1 Moya, Miguel
A1 Cantero, Rafael
A1 Gonzalez, Macarena
A1 Gonzalez, Carmen
A1 García Sedeño, Manuel Antonio
A1 Hermans, Gaëtane
A1 González de la Torre Muñoz, Sara
A1 Mestre Navas, José Miguel
A1 Hidalgo Hernández, Verónica
A2 Psicología
AB Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurological disease among young adults. The diagnosis of this disease usually leads to uncertainty, stress, and anxiety, which in turn can lead to negative outcomes. Consequently, the development of healthy lifestyle strategies can lead to better emotional management of perceived stress. Due to the importance of the patient’s emo- tional response during the development and management of the disease and the repercussions of the cognitive deficits, the objective of this study is to develop a mindfulness-based intervention to provide to patients a tool for stress management. This study offers data on neuropsychological, functional and emotional outcomes in a sample of 30 patients with remitting relapsing form of MS after one year of intervention compared to 30 controls. We tested a model of intervention with a program of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, based on an adapted Jon Kabat-Zinn’s MBSR program. Results showed cognitive and emotional benefits after one year following this pro- gram. Discussion about the opportunities of these types of intervention in neurological diseases is provided in light of results obtained. This study represents pioneering research in MS and psycho- logical treatment of this neurological autoimmune disease and it offers positive results of applying mindfulness-based intervention in this population.
PB Taylor & Francis
SN 2327-9095
YR 2020
FD 2020
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35115
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35115
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 08-nov-2026