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This is a pre-post intervention pilot study to evaluate the impact of a 30-minute, 8-week mind-body/meditation intervention on self-reported quality of life in individuals employed by Allina Health. Outcomes will include validated questionnaires for depressive symptomology, perceived stress, anxiety, healthy lifestyle, quality of life as well as biological outcomes of salivary cortisol for a sub-sample of employees.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Week Meditation | Other | Allina Health employees undergoing 8 week meditation intervention |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meditation | Behavioral | 30 minute, 8 week meditation |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Perceived stress change from baseline at week 8 | Perceived stress will be measured through the Perceived Stress Scale at baseline and week 8. | Baseline, Week 8 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Salivary Cortisol Levels Change from baseline at week 8 | Salivary samples will be obtained at baseline and week 8. | Baseline, Week 8 |
| Lifestyle Profile change from baseline at week 8 | The Lifestyle Profile questionnaire measures self actualization, health responsibility, exercise, nutrition, interpersonal support, and stress management. It will be administered at baseline and week 8. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Jeffery Dusek, PhD | Allina Health | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Allina Health | Minneapolis | Minnesota | 55407 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D019122 | Meditation |
| ID | Term |
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| D026441 | Mind-Body Therapies |
| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D026443 | Spiritual Therapies |
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| Baseline, Week 8 |
| Work productivity and activity impairment change from baseline at week 8 | Work productivity and activity impairment will be measured through the WPAI:GH and will be administered at baseline and week 8. | Baseline, Week 8 |
| Promis-29 score change from baseline at week 8 | The Promis-29 is a 29 item questionnaire measuring physical function, fatigue, pain, depression, anxiety, and social role participation. The questionnaire will be administered at baseline and week 8. | Baseline, Week 8 |
| D012064 |
| Relaxation Therapy |
| D001521 | Behavior Therapy |
| D011613 | Psychotherapy |
| D004191 | Behavioral Disciplines and Activities |