ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2016
The role of mindfulness in distress and quality of life for men with advanced prostate cancer.
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The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Psychological Distress, and Effectiveness of a 'Life Situation Improving Intervention' Among Oral Cancer Patients Attending Tertiary Care Hospitals in the Colombo District
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- Positive Psychology Interventions in Patients With Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2026Pooled it
- Low Social Well-Being in Advanced and Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Effects of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2025Trial
- Effects of web-based cognitive behavioral stress management and health promotion interventions on neuroendocrine and inflammatory markers in men with advanced prostate cancer: A randomized controlled trial.Brain, behavior, and immunity · 2021Trial
- Novel hormonal agents in men with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer and reduced performance status: Experiences of a specialized single center.Aging medicine (Milton (N.S.W)) · 2024Article
- Preliminary validation of the Cognitive Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised in cancer populations.Psycho-oncology · 2024Article
- Designing effective exercise intervention trials for prostate cancer cohorts: a qualitative study on experiences and views of exercise oncology researchers.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Symptom experiences in advanced cancer: Relationships to acceptance and commitment therapy constructs.Psycho-oncology · 2021Article
- Relations of Mindfulness and Illness Acceptance With Psychosocial Functioning in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer and Caregivers.Oncology nursing forum · 2020Article
- Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Five Facet of Mindfulness Questionnaire.Journal of psychopathology and behavioral assessment · 2020Article
- A cross-sectional examination of psychological distress, positive mental health and their predictors in medical students in their clinical clerkships.BMC medical education · 2017Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo examine the extent to which mindfulness skills influence psychological distress and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in men with metastatic or castration-resistant biochemical progression of prostate cancer. PATIENTS AND
methodsA cross-sectional survey of 190 men (46 % response; mean age 71 years, SD = 8.7, range 40-91 years) with advanced prostate cancer, assessed psychological and cancer-specific distress, HRQOL. Mindfulness skills were assessed as potential predictors of adjustment outcomes.
resultsOverall, 39 % of men reported high psychological distress. One third had accessed psychological support previously although only 10 % were under current psychological care. One quarter had accessed a prostate cancer support group in the past six months. Higher HRQOL and lower cancer-specific and global psychological distress were related to non-judging of inner experience (p < 0.001). Higher HRQOL and lower psychological distress were related to acting with awareness (p < 0.001). Lower distress was also related to higher non-reactivity to inner experience and a lower level of observing (p < 0.05).
conclusionsMen with advanced prostate cancer are at risk of poor psychological outcomes. Psychological flexibility may be a promising target for interventions to improve adjustment outcomes in this patient group. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY: Trial Registration: ACTRN12612000306819.
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