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KMID : 0607520190270020191
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Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
2019 Volume.27 No. 2 p.191 ~ p.201
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Effects of Meaning-Centered and Mindfulness-Based Stress Management Program with Using Marine Resources on the Improvement of Emotion, Sleep Quality, Quality of Life and Cognitive Function in Family Caregiver of Patients with Severe Physical Disability : Preliminary Study
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Yu Jeong-A
Lee Jae-Hon
Shin Sun-Han
Cho Hwi-Young
Yoo Mee
Shin Ho-Jin
Kim Sung-Hyeon
Kim Hyo-Jin
Yook Young-Sook
Lee Sung-Jae
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Abstract
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Objectives：The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of meaning centered and mindfulnessbased stress management program with using marine resources on positive changes in mood, sleep, quality of life and cognitive function.
Methods：Nine family caregivers of patients with severe disability experienced meaning centered and mindfulness- based stress management program for four-days in marine areas near Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do in South Korea. Subjective questionnaires and objective assessments were conducted and statistically analyzed to examine changes in mood, sleep, quality of life, and cognitive function before, after, and after 6 weeks of participation.
Results：After participating in the program, moods including depression improved significantly. This effect lasted until 6 weeks. Participants’ sleep quality, quality of life and cognitive function improved significantly after 6 weeks of program participation.
Conclusions：This new specialized stress management program using marine resources for family caregivers of patients with severe disability is expected to be used effectively in terms of improving their overall quality of life, mental health status and cognitive efficiency.
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KEYWORD
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Marine resources, Meaning-centered psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Family caregiver, People with severe disability, Stress
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