ŠUMEC, Rastislav, Kateřina SHEARDOVÁ, R. MARCINIAK, A. JELENIK, M. JANOSOVA and J. HORT. Meditation's impact on cognitive functions in mild cognitive impairment: A pilot study. Biomedical Papers, Olomouc: Palacky University. Olomouc: Palacky University, 2017, vol. 161, Supplementum 1, p. "S54"-"S56", 3 pp. ISSN 1213-8118.
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Original name Meditation's impact on cognitive functions in mild cognitive impairment: A pilot study
Authors ŠUMEC, Rastislav (703 Slovakia, belonging to the institution), Kateřina SHEARDOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution), R. MARCINIAK (203 Czech Republic), A. JELENIK (203 Czech Republic), M. JANOSOVA (203 Czech Republic) and J. HORT (203 Czech Republic).
Edition Biomedical Papers, Olomouc: Palacky University, Olomouc, Palacky University, 2017, 1213-8118.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Article in a journal
Field of Study 30103 Neurosciences
Country of publisher Czech Republic
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
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Impact factor Impact factor: 1.087
RIV identification code RIV/00216224:14110/17:00113797
Organization unit Faculty of Medicine
UT WoS 000428945000010
Keywords in English mindfulness; meditation; cognition; MCI; neurodegeneration; Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
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Abstract
Background. Effect of meditation on various domains of cognition in aging and patients at risk of dementia is receiving growing attention. The potential of mindfulness to reduce, slow down or prevent cognitive decline in patients with high risk of developing dementia is a curious topic of discussion with vast clinical implications. However, the effect of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) on cognitive functions in patients with cognitive decline is very poorly understood. Aim. The aim of this study was to examine effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on cognitive functions in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods. 14 MCI patients participated in the program. The severity of their cognitive decline was assessed by CogState cognitive tests. Results. Results showed that, when comparing values before and after completing MBSR, MCI patients significantly improved in cognitive task assessing psychomotor functions, but not in tasks assessing attention, visual learning, or working memory. Conclusion. Data suggest that mindfulness may positively influence certain cognitive domains in MCI patients. However, further studies with larger sample size, follow-up data and active control group are needed.
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