ArticlePalliative medicine2015
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for lung cancer patients and their partners: Results of a mixed methods pilot study.
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43 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Survivors of Lung Cancer and Their Partners: A Systematic Review.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2023Pooled it
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- The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Psychological Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Pooled it
- Association between dyadic interventions and outcomes in cancer patients: a meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Pooled it
- Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on the Mental Health and Care Burden in Family Caregivers of Individuals with Psychosis.Community mental health journal · 2026Trial
- The Mindful Compassion Program Integrated with Body-Mind-Spirit Empowerment for Reducing Depression in Lung Cancer Patient-Caregiver Dyads.Psychosocial intervention · 2025Trial
- Predictors and Effects of Usage of an Online Mindfulness Intervention for Distressed Cancer Patients: Usability Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Trial
- Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) versus Supportive Expressive Group Therapy (SET) for distressed breast cancer survivors: evaluating mindfulness and social support as mediators.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2017Trial
- The Experience of Shared Meditation Involving People With Cancer, Health Professionals and Third Persons: A Qualitative Focus-Group Study.Integrative cancer therapiesTrial
- A Randomized Controlled Trial of mHealth Mindfulness Intervention for Cancer Patients and Informal Cancer Caregivers: A Feasibility Study Within an Integrated Health Care Delivery System.Integrative cancer therapiesTrial
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- Stress coping theory-based nursing program enhances psychosocial adaptation in acute leukemia.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- Interventions for unpaid carers of people living with breathlessness due to chronic respiratory diseases: Scoping review.Palliative & supportive care · 2026Article
- Mindfulness-Based Self-Management Program Using a Mobile App for Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension: Single-Arm Feasibility Study.JMIR cardio · 2026Article
- Tailored Internet-Delivered Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Transarterial Chemoembolization: Qualitative Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Development of a dyadic mindfulness self-compassion intervention for patients with lung cancer and their family caregivers: A multi-method study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- A scoping review on mindfulness-based interventions for families of patients with advanced cancer.GHM open · 2025Review
- Nursing Support for Caregiver Burden in Family Caregivers of Patients With Cancer: A Scoping Review.The American journal of hospice & palliative care · 2024Article
- Efficacy and mechanisms of 4-week MBSR on psychological distress in lung cancer patients: A single-center, single-blind, longitudinal, randomized controlled trial.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2023Article
- Cognitive appraisal of the disease and stress level in lung cancer patients. The mediating role of coping styles.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundLung 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.
aimWe examined whether Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction might be a feasible and effective intervention for patients with lung cancer and partners.
designMindfulness-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/
participantsPatients 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.
resultsMost 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.
conclusionThe 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.
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