Mindfulness meditation in residential aged care: what frail older people identified as beneficial for their spiritual care and well-being

Spiritual care in Residential Aged Care (RAC) is primarily concerned with meaning-making and residents' wellness. This qualitative study evaluated what older people living in RAC thought were the benefits of participating in a mindfulness meditation group and how it enhanced spiritual growth/we...

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Published inJournal of religion, spirituality & aging Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 193 - 208
Main Author Steller, Beate
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 03.04.2023
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Frail
Gratitude
Meditation
meditation-groups
Mindfulness
Nursing homes
Older people
older people in residential aged care
Personal development
Qualitative research
spiritual care
Spiritual well being
Spirituality
wellbeing
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Summary:Spiritual care in Residential Aged Care (RAC) is primarily concerned with meaning-making and residents' wellness. This qualitative study evaluated what older people living in RAC thought were the benefits of participating in a mindfulness meditation group and how it enhanced spiritual growth/wellbeing. Thirteen residents attended a six-week group program and were interviewed at the beginning and end of the program. Four (4) themes were identified: 1) meaningfully connecting and sharing, 2) providing a supportive and reflective space, 3) practising mindfulness-meditation and 4) practising and expressing gratitude. Findings inform the provision of better emotional/spiritual support and invite further research.
ISSN:1552-8030
1552-8049
DOI:10.1080/15528030.2022.2068732