Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy on sleep quality and psychological well-being of women with epilepsy

Background: Patients with epilepsy are involved in many psychological problems; so in addition to medical interventions, psychological interventions should also be considered in their recovery plan.The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy (MBSRT) on sleep quality and psychological well-being of women with epilepsy. Materials and methods:This study was a semi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design.The statistical population of the research included all women with epilepsy in Tabriz City who were members of the Epilepsy Association of this city in 2023.In total, 30 people were selected by purposive sampling method, and randomly divided into two groups (15 people each).Members of the experimental group received their treatment in eight sessions of 1.5 hours; however, the control group did not receive any treatment.Data were analyzed using ANOVA with repeated measures.Results: In the pretest, mean and standard deviation of MBSRT for sleep quality was 17.672.52and for psychological well-being was 43.935.94;and in the control group sleep quality was 16.872.03and for psychological well-being was 46.336.30(p>0.05).At post-test, MBSRT increased their sleep quality and psychological well-being (p<0.001).At the follow-up stage, the effect of this treatment was lasting (p<0.001).Conclusion: Mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy can possibly increase sleep quality and psychological well-being in women with epilepsy.