ArticleEuropean journal of integrative medicine2021
Trait mindfulness and the mental and physical health of caregivers for individuals with cancer.
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- Dietary Quality and Intake of Cancer Caregivers: A Systematic Review of Quantitative Studies and Recommendations for Future Research.Cancer medicine · 2025Pooled it
- The effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction on anxiety and sleep quality in informal family caregivers of cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial.BMC nursing · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundMindfulness plays a role in moderating the negative mental and physical health outcomes associated with caregiving. The aims of this study were to examine the relationship between trait mindfulness and the (1) psychological functioning, (2) health behaviors, (3) and physical health of caregivers for individuals diagnosed with cancer.
methodsCaregivers completed a battery of questionnaires and examinations assessing sociodemographic characteristics, trait mindfulness, depression, perceived stress, caregiver stress, sleep, diet, physical activity, tobacco use, alcohol use, blood pressure, and BMI. Demographics and cancer diagnostics were collected for the individuals whom caregivers supported. Linear regression, multivariate analyses, and moderator analyses were performed.
resultsOf the 78 caregivers, the mean age was 63.9
conclusionsHigher levels of trait mindfulness are associated with positive mental and physical health measure for caregivers. Future research would benefit from further examining mindfulness-based interventions and their impacts in mitigating the negative toll of caregiving in the context of cancer.
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