ArticleMindfulness2020
Exploring Cancer Patients' Experiences of an Online Mindfulness-Based Program: A Qualitative Investigation.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 26 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effectiveness of Web-Based Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Patients With Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
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- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Breast Cancer Survivors with Chronic Neuropathic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Pain research & management · 2022Trial
- Access to innovation in oncology from patients' perspectives: a qualitative systematic review.EClinicalMedicine · 2026Article
- Community-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Programmes for rheumatic conditions: An acceptability and qualitative process evaluation study.British journal of health psychology · 2025Article
- Benefits of a mindfulness and compassion program for cancer patients: experience in a Spanish public hospital setting.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2025Article
- Online mindfulness interventions in the care of people with physical and mental health conditions: a scoping review.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Interoception and body image in breast cancer patients: a mindfulness-based stress reduction protocol.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Experiences of People with Kidney Disease Following the Implementation of the Compassionate Mindful Resilience Programme: Qualitative Findings from the COSMIC Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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- The role of mind body interventions in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Review
- "A Hippo Out of Water": A Qualitative Inquiry of How Cancer Survivors' Experienced In-Person and Remote-Delivered Mind-Body Therapies.Global advances in integrative medicine and healthArticle
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveChronic neuropathic pain (CNP) is a common condition cancer survivors experience. Mindfulness training may be one approach to address the psychosocial factors associated with CNP. The purpose of this study was to understand patients' experiences in an 8-week online mindfulness-based program (MBP), including techniques and skills learned and applied, barriers to practice, and research experiences.
methodsNineteen participants who were part of a randomized controlled trial consented to participate in a telephone interview or submit written responses via email post-course. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using the principles of Applied Thematic Analysis (ATA).
resultsPredominant themes identified in participant interviews included (1) common humanity, (2) convenience, (3) teacher resonance, (4) perceived relaxation and calm, (5) pain and stress management, (6) half-day session, and (7) mindful breathing. Participants also identified helpful strategies learned and implemented from the course, as well as barriers to practice, and key components of their experiences in a randomized controlled trial, including a sense of disconnection post-course and needing continued ongoing sessions, and the importance of the facilitators' skills in creating a comfortable and supportive space.
conclusionsAn online group-based MBP may offer a more accessible resource and form of psychosocial intervention and support for cancer survivors living with CNP. Furthermore, the need and consideration for implementing ongoing group maintenance sessions to minimize participants' feelings of disconnect and abandonment post-course and post-study are warranted in future MBP development.
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