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- Title
Mindful Self-Care for Caregivers: A Proof of Concept Study Investigating a Model for Embedded Caregiver Support in a Pediatric Setting.
- Authors
Bellone, Katherine M.; Elliott, Stephen C.; Hynan, Linda S.; Warren, Beth; Jarrett, Robin B.
- Abstract
We conducted an open-trial proof of concept study to determine the safety, acceptability, and feasibility of Mindful Self-Care for Caregivers (MSCC) for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (N = 13). The intervention was offered as a co-located care model in a pediatric specialty center where the participants' children received care. Results demonstrated that the intervention was: highly acceptable to all stakeholders (i.e., participants, the group facilitator, and center administration) and could be conducted safely by a masters-level practitioner with minimal resources. Further, secondary measures support a hypothesized interventional model of MSCC, demonstrating gains in mindfulness skills and sense of competency in the parenting role reduced perceived stress and depression in parents of children with ASD.
- Subjects
MINDFULNESS; SERVICES for caregivers; CLINICAL trials; PEDIATRICS; TREATMENT effectiveness; PARENTING; PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers; AUTISM; STRESS management; MENTAL depression; HEALTH self-care; COGNITIVE therapy; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
- Publication
Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 2023, Vol 53, Issue 2, p539
- ISSN
0162-3257
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10803-021-05113-6