Can mindfulness-based interventions influence cognitive functioning in older adults?:A review and considerations for future research

  • Berk, Lotte
  • van Boxtel, Martin
  • van Os, Jim
Publication date
January 2017

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: An increased need exists to examine factors that protect against age-related cognitive decline. There is preliminary evidence that meditation can improve cognitive function. However, most studies are cross-sectional and examine a wide variety of meditation techniques. This review focuses on the standard eight-week mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT).METHOD: We searched the PsychINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, COCHRANE, and PubMed databases to identify original studies investigating the effects of MBI on cognition in older adults.RESULTS: Six reports were included in the review of which three were randomized controlled trials. Studie...

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