Ohio State University
Being a primary caregiver for a family member or friend can be physically and emotionally demanding leaving little time for the unpaid caregiver's professional pursuits, personal appointments, and self-care. Primary caregivers are often overwhelmed, and experience stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. Passive activities that require no physical or mental exertion may provide support and can help improve overall well-being. Sounds from crystal sound bowls and other instruments combined with guided meditations have been found to promote relaxation and to reduce stress and anxiety. Participants can sit in a chair or lie on a yoga mat, supported by pillows and blankets, to enhance comfort and rest. Eye masks can also be used to minimize light and promote peacefulness. The purpose of this study is to assess if a weekly Sound Bowl Meditation, offered over the course of 6 weeks and provided by a certified Sound Bowl practitioner, can help decrease caregiver stress and anxiety related to the role as a primary caregiver.
Over the past 10 years, the number of adults who provide essential in-home care for family members has increased by 50%. These family caregivers are often spouses or partners, adult children, siblings, parents, or other individuals within the patient's social network. Currently in the U.S., more than 42 million family members serve as primary caregivers for chronically ill and/or disabled adults or children, providing all physical care, symptom management, and psychosocial support. With little to no formal training, almost half of these family caregivers provide high-intensity medical care tha…
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults age 18 years and older 2. Primary, unpaid caregiver of a family member (spouse, sibling, parent, child, etc.) or an unrelated adult (friend) who is chronically ill and/or disabled 3. Primary, unpaid caregiver has provided care to family member or an unrelated adult for a minimum of six months 4. Normal hearing capacity with or without corrective hearing aids 5. Availability and willingness to participate in the six week sound bowl meditation intervention 6. Access to a smartphone or personal electronic tablet with adequate WiFi access and a personal email 7. Will…
The study intervention is a sound bowl meditation, offered weekly (same day and same time of day) for six weeks; each session will be 60 minutes in length. The sound bowl meditation will include the use of a Reem drum, Tingsha bells (small cymbals used to induce relaxation, reduce stress, and restore energetic balance), and eight crystal sound bowls. Participants will be fully clothed and will be able to sit in a chair or lie on a yoga mat with yoga props used for comfort. The sound bowl meditation will be provided by certified Sound Bowl Practitioners from the OSU Wexner Medical Center who regularly provide these interventions in the community.
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