Table 1 Reasons for discontinuing mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
Reason | Number of participants (%) | Number of sessions attended | From rural area (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Not for them | 2 (9) | 1 | 1 (4.5) |
Travel time | 2 (9) | 1 | 2 (9) |
Family illness/carer | 1 (4.5) | 1 | 1 (4.5) |
Work schedule interference | 2 (9) | 1 | 0 (0) |
Family illness/carer | 1 (4.5) | 3 | 0 |
Acquired unrelated sickness | 1 (4.5) | 3 | 1 (4.5) |
Seized eligibility before start of intervention | 1 (4.5) | 0 | 0 (0) |
Total | 10 (45) | 10 | 5 (22.7) |