dc.contributor.advisor | Stanyon, Wendy | |
dc.contributor.author | Tahsin, Farah | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-12-12T16:13:36Z | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2022-03-29T16:53:52Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-12-12T16:13:36Z | |
dc.date.available | 2022-03-29T16:53:52Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2018-11-01 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10155/992 | |
dc.description.abstract | Introduction: The purpose of the pilot study was to explore informal caregivers’ experience who have completed a short, single mindfulness session. There is evidence to support mindfulness as a non-invasive method for improving psychological and physical well-being.
Methods: The participants (N=6) of the study attended a short, single mindfulness practice session. One-on-one semi-structured interviews were conducted to obtain data and a thematic content analysis method was used for data analysis process.
Results: Six main themes emerged from the obtained data. The identified themes were: 1) comparison of mindfulness to other relaxation methods: 2) initial impression on mindfulness; 3) mindfulness as a relaxation technique; 4) mindfulness as a support for sleep hygiene: 5) mindfulness as an anxiety reduction method and; 6) future integration of mindfulness into daily life.
Discussion: The emerged themes of the study highlighted informal caregivers' perceived effectiveness of mindfulness practice in their daily life, which lays a foundation for future research. Participants perceived a single mindfulness session to be an opportunity to learn a relaxation technique. | en |
dc.description.sponsorship | University of Ontario Institute of Technology | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject | Mindfulness | en |
dc.subject | Informal Caregivers | en |
dc.subject | Qualitative Exploration | en |
dc.title | A qualitative exploration of the experience of a single mindfulness session with informal caregivers | en |
dc.type | Thesis | en |
dc.degree.level | Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) | en |
dc.degree.discipline | Community Health | en |