Estudio comparativo entre un programa de reducción del estrés basado en mindfulness presencial y online en población general española

Abstract

ObjectivesExplore the reduction in general psychological distress after a face-to-face versus an online mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program in a Spanish population. In addition, we study if program adherence and satisfaction differ between modalities. MethodsWe performed an 8-week quasi-experimental study in which 373 participants took part in an MBSR program in which face-to-face (n=109) and online (n=264) modalities were compared. ResultsParticipants in both modalities showed a significant reduction in distress (P<0.001). However, there was no significant difference in this reduction between modalities (P=0.314). Adherence (P<0.001) and satisfaction (P=0.024) were significantly better in face-to-face sessions (P<0.001) compared to online ones. ConclusionsThe MBSR program reduces general psychological distress in both modalities (face-to-face and online). However, the face-to-face modality has higher levels of adherence and program satisfaction.