Can Meditation Influence Quality of Life, Depression, and Disease Outcome in Multiple Sclerosis? Findings from a Large International Web-Based Study
Objectives. To explore the association between meditation and health related quality of life (HRQOL), depression, fatigue, disability level, relapse rates, and disease activity in a large international sample of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods. Participants were invited to take part in...
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| author | Adam B. Levin Emily J. Hadgkiss Tracey J. Weiland Claudia H. Marck Dania M. van der Meer Naresh G. Pereira George A. Jelinek |
| author_facet | Adam B. Levin Emily J. Hadgkiss Tracey J. Weiland Claudia H. Marck Dania M. van der Meer Naresh G. Pereira George A. Jelinek |
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| description | Objectives. To explore the association between meditation and health related quality of life (HRQOL), depression, fatigue, disability level, relapse rates, and disease activity in a large international sample of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods. Participants were invited to take part in an online survey and answer questions relating to HRQOL, depression, fatigue, disability, relapse rates, and their involvement in meditation practices. Results. Statistically and potentially clinically significant differences between those who meditated once a week or more and participants who never meditated were present for mean mental health composite (MHC) scores, cognitive function scale, and health perception scale. The MHC results remained statistically significant on multivariate regression modelling when covariates were accounted for. Physical health composite (PHC) scores were higher in those that meditated; however, the differences were probably not clinically significant. Among those who meditated, fewer screened positive for depression, but there was no relationship with fatigue or relapse rate. Those with worsened disability levels were more likely to meditate. Discussion. The study reveals a significant association between meditation, lower risk of depression, and improved HRQOL in people with MS. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b2f3a1dfd26d4695bd8ad58f303b287a2025-02-03T06:46:17ZengWileyBehavioural Neurology0953-41801875-85842014-01-01201410.1155/2014/916519916519Can Meditation Influence Quality of Life, Depression, and Disease Outcome in Multiple Sclerosis? Findings from a Large International Web-Based StudyAdam B. Levin0Emily J. Hadgkiss1Tracey J. Weiland2Claudia H. Marck3Dania M. van der Meer4Naresh G. Pereira5George A. Jelinek6School of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, AustraliaEmergency Practice Innovation Centre, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC 3065, AustraliaSchool of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, AustraliaEmergency Practice Innovation Centre, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC 3065, AustraliaEmergency Practice Innovation Centre, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC 3065, AustraliaDepartment of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Prahran, VIC 3800, AustraliaEmergency Practice Innovation Centre, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC 3065, AustraliaObjectives. To explore the association between meditation and health related quality of life (HRQOL), depression, fatigue, disability level, relapse rates, and disease activity in a large international sample of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods. Participants were invited to take part in an online survey and answer questions relating to HRQOL, depression, fatigue, disability, relapse rates, and their involvement in meditation practices. Results. Statistically and potentially clinically significant differences between those who meditated once a week or more and participants who never meditated were present for mean mental health composite (MHC) scores, cognitive function scale, and health perception scale. The MHC results remained statistically significant on multivariate regression modelling when covariates were accounted for. Physical health composite (PHC) scores were higher in those that meditated; however, the differences were probably not clinically significant. Among those who meditated, fewer screened positive for depression, but there was no relationship with fatigue or relapse rate. Those with worsened disability levels were more likely to meditate. Discussion. The study reveals a significant association between meditation, lower risk of depression, and improved HRQOL in people with MS.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/916519 |
| spellingShingle | Adam B. Levin Emily J. Hadgkiss Tracey J. Weiland Claudia H. Marck Dania M. van der Meer Naresh G. Pereira George A. Jelinek Can Meditation Influence Quality of Life, Depression, and Disease Outcome in Multiple Sclerosis? Findings from a Large International Web-Based Study Behavioural Neurology |
| title | Can Meditation Influence Quality of Life, Depression, and Disease Outcome in Multiple Sclerosis? Findings from a Large International Web-Based Study |
| title_full | Can Meditation Influence Quality of Life, Depression, and Disease Outcome in Multiple Sclerosis? Findings from a Large International Web-Based Study |
| title_fullStr | Can Meditation Influence Quality of Life, Depression, and Disease Outcome in Multiple Sclerosis? Findings from a Large International Web-Based Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Can Meditation Influence Quality of Life, Depression, and Disease Outcome in Multiple Sclerosis? Findings from a Large International Web-Based Study |
| title_short | Can Meditation Influence Quality of Life, Depression, and Disease Outcome in Multiple Sclerosis? Findings from a Large International Web-Based Study |
| title_sort | can meditation influence quality of life depression and disease outcome in multiple sclerosis findings from a large international web based study |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/916519 |
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