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June 28, 2026International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthOpen Access

A Pilot Feasibility Study of Mindful Walking in Older Adults: Exploratory Bayesian Estimates of Psychological Distress and Alexithymia

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AGAlessandro GermaniALAntonella LopezCMClaudia Mirenghi

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Overview

Pilot trial evaluates mindful walking effects on psychological outcomes in older adults, suggesting potential benefits.

Key Points

  • This study explores the feasibility and effects of an 8-week mindful walking program on psychological well-being in older adults.
  • Pilot human trial with 13 community-dwelling older adults
  • Assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and one-month follow-up
  • Measures included depression, anxiety, alexithymia, mindfulness, and quality of life
  • High acceptability and participant satisfaction reported
  • Decreases in depressive symptoms, alexithymia, and somatic symptoms at follow-up
  • Mindfulness increased and was maintained over time, while psychological quality of life improved

Cite This Study

Germani et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40b9c461bb0a67205c5e91https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23070836
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