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Trial reportSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2017

Mindfulness-based stress reduction for breast cancer patients: a mixed method study on what patients experience as a suitable stage to participate.

Else M Bisseling, Melanie P J Schellekens, Ellen T M Jansen, Hanneke W M van Laarhoven, Judith B Prins, Anne E M Speckens

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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17 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  10. The Efficacy of Psychoeducational Support Group for Saudi Breast Cancer Survivors.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2023
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  13. The Role of Stress in Breast Cancer Incidence: Risk Factors, Interventions, and Directions for the Future.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Else M BisselingHelen Dowling Institute, Centre for Psycho-Oncology, Bilthoven, the Netherlands. else.bisseling@radboudumc.nl.
Melanie P J SchellekensRadboud Centre for Mindfulness, Department of Psychiatry, Radboud University Medical Centre, Postbus 9101, Huispostnummer: 966/Mindfulness, 6500, HB, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Ellen T M JansenRadboud Centre for Mindfulness, Department of Psychiatry, Radboud University Medical Centre, Postbus 9101, Huispostnummer: 966/Mindfulness, 6500, HB, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Hanneke W M van LaarhovenDepartment of Medical Oncology, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Judith B PrinsDepartment of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Anne E M SpeckensRadboud Centre for Mindfulness, Department of Psychiatry, Radboud University Medical Centre, Postbus 9101, Huispostnummer: 966/Mindfulness, 6500, HB, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.

Funding

Dutch Pink Ribbon 2011.PS20.C120
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeBreast cancer is associated with high levels of psychological distress. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has proven to be effective in reducing distress in cancer patients. In several studies, patients who are currently undergoing somatic anticancer treatment are excluded from participating in MBSR. Little is known about what would be the most suitable stage of disease to offer MBSR. We examined whether stage of disease facilitated and/or hindered participation in MBSR for breast cancer patients.

methodA mixed method design was used. Self-report questionnaires on psychological distress (HADS) and quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30) were administered before and after MBSR. Five focus groups and three semi-structured individual interviews were conducted. Qualitative data were analyzed with the constant comparative method in order to develop a grounded theory.

resultsSixty-four females participated in MBSR. In 52 patients who completed the questionnaires, psychological distress improved significantly. Qualitative data showed that participating in MBSR both during and after anticancer treatment has specific advantages and disadvantages. Interestingly, being emotionally ready to take part in MBSR seems equally important as physical ability. Informing patients at an early stage seemed to strengthen autonomy and self-management skills.

conclusionsIn contrast to the common practice to tailoring the timing of MBSR to physical impairments or demands of the anticancer treatment, our findings revealed that emotional readiness is equally important to take into account. These findings might support professionals in their choices whether and when to inform and refer patients to MBSR.

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AgedBreast NeoplasmsDisease ProgressionFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMiddle AgedMindfulnessPatient ParticipationPatient PreferenceQuality of LifeStress, PsychologicalSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsBreast cancerDisease stageMBSRMindfulnessQualitativeTiming

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PMCPMC5577047

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