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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for lung cancer patients and their partners: Results of a mixed methods pilot study
| Content Provider | SAGE Publishing |
|---|---|
| Author | Desiree G. M. van den Hurk Melanie P. J. Schellekens Molema, Johan Anne E. M. Speckens Miep A. van der Drift |
| Copyright Year | 2015 |
| Abstract | Lung cancer patients and partners show high rates of impaired quality of life and heightened distress levels. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction has proven to be effective in reducing psychological distress in cancer patients. However, studies barely included lung cancer patients.Aim:We examined whether Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction might be a feasible and effective intervention for patients with lung cancer and partners.Design:Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a training in which mindfulness practices are combined with psycho-education to help participants cope with distress. In this mixed methods pilot study, questionnaires on psychological distress and quality of life were administered before, directly after and 3 months after the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training, in combination with semi-structured interviews.Setting/participants:Patients with lung cancer and partners were recruited at one tertiary care academic medical centre. A total of 19 lung cancer patients and 16 partners participated in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training.Results:Most patients were diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer. Vast majority completed the training. Those receiving anti-cancer treatment did not miss more sessions than patients who were not currently treated. Patients and partners felt positive about participating in a peer group and with their partner. Among participants no significant changes were found in psychological distress. Caregiver burden in partners decreased significantly after following Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. The qualitative analysis showed that the training seemed to instigate a process of change in participants.Conclusion:The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training seemed to be feasible for patients with lung cancer and their partners. A randomized controlled trial is needed to examine the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in reducing psychological distress in lung cancer patients and partners. |
| Related Links | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0269216315572720?download=true |
| Starting Page | 652 |
| Ending Page | 660 |
| Page Count | 9 |
| ISSN | 02692163 |
| Issue Number | 7 |
| Volume Number | 29 |
| Journal | Palliative Medicine (PMJ) |
| e-ISSN | 1477030X |
| DOI | 10.1177/0269216315572720 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sage Publications UK |
| Publisher Date | 2015-02-20 |
| Publisher Place | London |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | © The Author(s) 2015 |
| Subject Keyword | psychological distress Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction mindfulness lung cancer partners |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine |
