A systematic literature review of the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on depression among older people

Patricia, Helena and Syed Elias, Sharifah Munirah and Mohd Ali, Noor Azizah and Malini, Hema (2025) A systematic literature review of the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on depression among older people. JURNAL KESEHATAN, 16 (1). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2085-7098 E-ISSN 2657-1366

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Abstract

The worldwide population of older people is rising rapidly. Agerelated outcomes are significantly exacerbated by frailty, susceptibility, and an elevated risk of depression, 20% of older people worldwide suffer from depression. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) has become a feasible therapeutic approach, integrating cognitive therapy with mindfulness techniques. This review aims to systematically assess the efficacy of MBCT in alleviating depression in the older population. This review adheres to PRISMA criteria. Seven databases (Medline, Scopus, ClinicalKey for Nursing, Ebsco, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Grey Literature) were examined from 2017 to 2022. Three keywords utilized were depression, older people, and MBCT, with inclusion criteria: the respondent of the study aged 60 or older, written in English, and exclusion criteria: the article reports MBI or MBSR, the respondent adult, has a psychiatric diagnose, and qualitative study. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute's (JBI) critical appraisal tool. Eight studies were incorporated for the review. Research demonstrates that MBCT is advantageous in alleviating depression among the older population. This review indicates that MBCT is a potential alternative therapy for older people experiencing depression. It is imperative to emphasise that future MBCT research must demonstrate enhanced structural quality and require larger sample sizes.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Depression, Older people, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Critical Care Nursing
Depositing User:	SHARIFAH MUNIRAH SYED ELIAS
Date Deposited:	16 Jun 2025 15:26
Last Modified:	16 Jun 2025 15:26
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/121538

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