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A Mindfulness-Based Program Improves Health in Caregivers of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Pilot Study 자세히보기
  • 자료유형학술지논문
  • 저자명Ruiz-Robledillo, N. s.,Sariñana-González, P.,Pérez-Blasco, J.,González-Bono, E.,Moya-Albiol, L.
  • 학회/출판사/기관명Springer Science and Business Media
  • 출판년도2015
  • 언어영어
  • 학술지명/학위논문주기Mindfulness
  • 발행사항Vol.6No.4[2015]_x000D_
  • ISBN/ISSN1868-8527
  • 소개/요약The negative consequences of caring for a relative with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been widely described in previous research (De Andrés-García et al. 2012; Ruiz-Robledillo and Moya-Albiol 2013; Ruiz-Robledillo et al. 2014). Caring for such a relative is associated with high levels of burden, depression, anxiety, and poorer self-perceived general health (Ruiz-Robledillo and Moya-Albiol 2013). Although previous research has highlighted this issue, few studies have assessed the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic intervention programs in reducing self-perceived stress and health complaints in caregivers. Most studies reported to date have implemented educational interventions for training parents how to manage the behavioral problems of offspring (Singer et al. 2007). However, there is some evidence that behavioral-cognitive or multi-component programs oriented to caregivers have positive results, reducing depressive symptomatology and self-perceived stress (Kirkham 1993; Nixon and Singer 1993). That is, although this type of intervention could benefit caregivers, little is known about the efficacy of new therapeutic approaches, such as mindfulness interventions, in caregivers of people with ASD.