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Efficacy of a Mindfulness-Based Mobile Application: a Randomized Waiting-List Controlled Trial
Arnold A P van Emmerik1, Fieke Berings2, Jaap Lancee1
11Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Nieuwe Achtergracht 129-B, 1018 WS Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Mindfulness
|February 2, 2018
Summary
This study found that the VGZ Mindfulness Coach app significantly improved mindfulness and reduced psychiatric symptoms in users. These positive effects on mindfulness and quality of life were sustained for at least three months.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions
- Mindfulness-based interventions
- Psychological well-being
Background:
- Limited rigorous studies evaluate mindfulness app efficacy.
- Hundreds of mindfulness apps exist with unproven benefits.
- Need for evidence-based digital tools for mental wellness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test the efficacy of the VGZ Mindfulness Coach app.
- To assess immediate and long-term effects on mindfulness, quality of life, and psychiatric symptoms.
- To evaluate self-actualization improvements.
Main Methods:
- Randomized waiting-list controlled trial.
- 191 participants used the VGZ Mindfulness Coach app.
- 186 control participants received no intervention initially.
Main Results:
- Significant large increases in mindfulness (d=0.77) after 8 weeks.
- Moderate improvements in psychological, social, and environmental quality of life.
- Sustained gains in mindfulness and reduced psychiatric symptoms for 3+ months.
Conclusions:
- Smartphone mindfulness apps can yield durable positive effects.
- The VGZ Mindfulness Coach app is a cost-effective tool for improving mental wellness.
- Evidence supports the use of guided mindfulness apps for enhancing psychological health.
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