A Pilot Study: Does ReMind Behavior Modification Program Alleviate Symptoms of Depression After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention?

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study examined the effect of ReMind (Resourcefulness + Mindfulness) behavior modification program on symptoms of depression (SoD) and long-term prognosis of patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Four groups of quasi-experimental training were used: 12 weeks of intervention and 12 weeks of follow-up. One hundred thirty-two participants were allocated into the resourcefulness coaching group (RG), the mindfulness training group (MG), theReMind behavior modification program group (RMG), and the control group (CG) at a 1:1:1:1 ratio. The data were collected using related questionnaires. A mixed effects model was used to analyze data. Results revealed that after the intervention, compared to CG and RG, SoD was reduced and the long-term prognosis improved in RMG (least square mean difference = 19.45, 76.26; least squares mean difference = 10.99, 33.92, all p < 0.01). Three months after the intervention ended, compared to CG and MG, SoD and long-term prognosis were improved in RMG (least squares mean difference = 13.03, 53.15; least squares mean difference = 7.37, 34.19, all p < 0.05). The findings of this study provide evidence that resourcefulness coaching combined with mindfulness training can be effective in reducing SoD after PCI. Trial Registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR2100052937.