1Professor, Vydehi Institute of Nursing Science and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka
2Principal, Manipal School of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka
3Dean& Director of Nursing Education, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka
With the increasing life expectancy stress and anxiety is a public health issue worldwide. It also associated with morbidity as well as disability among the elderly. Screening the elderly for stress and anxiety is mandatory to improve their quality of life. Mindfulness meditation is a powerful tool to help seniors successfully manage the physical and psychological challenges of aging in a manner that reduces stress and anxiety and promotes health related quality of life. The present study was conducted among elderly residing in residential homes, Bangalore, to assess the effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on stress and anxiety. An evaluative approach with a quasi experimental research design was used. There were two groups in the study each group consisting of 30 samples, selected by non-probability convenience sampling technique. Experimental group participants were provided intervention on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). The study findings shows that there was significant reduction in stress (p<0.001) and anxiety (p<0.001) among elderly in the experimental group who received Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
Effectiveness, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Stress, Anxiety, and Elderly
