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This is a Experimental Study study (also classified as: Quasi-Experimental).

What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based lifestyle program in older adults with type 2 diabetes.

November 15, 2025Journal of Applied Gerontology

The Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Healthy Lifestyle Program for Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based lifestyle program in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
Quasi-experimental design involving 82 older adults with type 2 diabetes
Participants chose between intervention and control groups
Intervention included an 8-week mindfulness program with diet/exercise board games and mindfulness practices
Outcome measures assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and 3 months later
Experimental group improved significantly in interpersonal communication, self-management behaviors, and HbA1C
Improvements measured from baseline to both post-intervention and 3 months later

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Quasi-experimental study shows mindfulness enhances emotional and interpersonal outcomes in older adults with type 2 diabetes, indicating a holistic approach to diabetes care.

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Tsai et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6925198ec0ce034ddc3534ca https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251395792

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Quasi-experimental study shows mindfulness enhances emotional and interpersonal outcomes in older adults with type 2 diabetes, indicating a holistic approach to diabetes care.

The Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Healthy Lifestyle Program for Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

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The Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Healthy Lifestyle Program for Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

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