The feasibility of an adapted virtual mindfulness intervention for Special Olympics athletes and their caregivers

IF 2.1 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2024-04-21 DOI:10.1111/jar.13229

Brianne Redquest, Chris A. Clark, Hangsel Sanguino, Yona Lunsky, Sue Hutton, Jonathan Weiss, Tom Davies, Carly A. McMorris

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Abstract

Background

Virtual mindfulness may be helpful for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the context of COVID-related disruptions of in-person programming, such as Special Olympics (SO). This study examined the feasibility of a virtual mindfulness intervention for SO athletes and their caregivers.

Method

SO athletes (n = 44) and their caregivers (n = 29) participated in a 6-week adapted virtual mindfulness intervention. Athletes completed mindfulness and well-being questionnaires prior to, immediately following, and 3-months post-intervention. Caregivers completed questionnaires assessing their own stress, mindfulness, and well-being, as well as athlete mental health. Exit interviews were conducted immediately following the intervention.

Results

The intervention was feasible in terms of demand, implementation, acceptability, and limited testing efficacy. There were significant improvements in athlete well-being and mental health, and caregiver stress and mindfulness post-intervention.

Conclusions

Adapted virtual mindfulness groups may be an effective intervention in improving the well-being of adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers.

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针对特奥会运动员及其护理人员的改编虚拟正念干预的可行性

背景虚拟正念可能有助于智障人士在与 COVID 相关的情况下中断特奥会（SO）等现场活动。本研究探讨了针对特奥会运动员及其照顾者的虚拟正念干预的可行性。方法特奥会运动员（44 人）及其照顾者（29 人）参加为期 6 周的虚拟正念干预。运动员在干预前、干预后和干预后 3 个月填写正念和幸福感问卷。护理人员则填写了评估自身压力、正念和幸福感以及运动员心理健康的问卷。干预结束后立即进行了离职访谈。结果该干预措施在需求、实施、可接受性和有限的测试效果方面都是可行的。干预后，运动员的幸福感和心理健康以及照顾者的压力和正念均有明显改善。结论经调整的虚拟正念小组可能是改善智障成人及其照顾者福祉的有效干预措施。

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.