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Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Depression in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- The moderating and mediating effects of mindful compassion with body-mind-spirit therapy using a blended approach of face-to-face with online for breast cancer patients' depression during COVID-19: A randomized controlled trial.Internet interventions · 2026Article
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy reduces parenting anxiety and enhances quality of life in patients with breast cancer.World journal of psychiatry · 2025Article
- Depression, anxiety, and stress in breast cancer patients: prevalence, associated risk factors, and clinical correlates.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Evaluating the Effects of Mindfulness-Based Self-Help via an OTT Platform on Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Prospective Nonrandomized Controlled Trial.Cancer research and treatment · 2025Article
- Mobile applications offering non-pharmacological therapies aimed at improving the quality of life of cancer patients: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2025Article
- The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapies on Sexual Function, Sexual Distress, and Depression in Women: A Meta-Analysis Study.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2025Article
- Prevalence and Correlates of Depression and Anxiety Among Women with HPV-Related Cervical Disease: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Shenzhen, China.International journal of women's health · 2025Article
- Evaluating Body Image Disturbance and Its Influencing Factors in Breast Cancer Patients Following Unilateral Mastectomy.Psychiatry and clinical psychopharmacology · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveWe examined the effects of Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on depressive symptoms in women with breast cancer and examined the moderating effects of participant characteristics, research methodologies, and features of interventions.
methodsWe systematically searched 12 databases through November 2022 without date restrictions using the following search terms: (mindful* or meditation) AND (cancer OR neoplasm) AND (depress*). Studies included were primary studies evaluating MBIs in women with breast cancer who also had depression. Studies were included if they used a control group and were written in English. We used a random-effects model to compute effect sizes (ESs) using Hedges' g, forest plot, and Q and
resultsWe found 19 studies with 2139 participants (49.4 ± 8.3 years old) that met inclusion criteria for this meta-analysis and systematic review. Overall, women in MBI groups demonstrated significantly lower levels of depression (
conclusionMBIs are moderately effective interventions to reduce depressive symptoms among women with breast cancer. Clinicians might consider encouraging MBIs as adjunct/alternative treatments for women with breast cancer to manage symptoms of depression. Interventions that incorporat home assignments for practicing mindfulness are likely to have a greater effect on reducing depressive symptoms. Additionally, methods including concealed allocation and attrition rate were moderators of the effects of MBIs on depression in women with breast cancer.
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