Conclusion
trait-anxiety
Results of this study support the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing a mindfulness-based intervention for elder care (MBEC) among seniors with disabilities living in long-term care settings. The 8-week MBEC program, though requiring specialized expertise, has great potential as a cost-effective intervention to selectively benefit certain populations within long-term care facilities by decreasing state- and trait-anxiety and enhancing both religious and existential aspects of spiritual well-being. Future studies are suggested to replicate this investigation with a larger, more diverse sample to increase the generalizability of findings. Additionally, we recommend extending the duration of both the intervention implementation and follow-up periods. Complementary to this, a comprehensive evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of MBEC within these settings should also be considered.