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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2024

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Meditation Mobile App Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer.

Gary Kwok, Archana Sharma, Ivelisse Mandato, Katie A Devine

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Gary KwokCenter for Discovery and Innovation, Hackensack Meridian Health, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0621-0212
Archana SharmaPediatric Population Science, Outcomes, and Disparities Research Section, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA.
Ivelisse MandatoPediatric Population Science, Outcomes, and Disparities Research Section, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA.
Katie A DevinePediatric Population Science, Outcomes, and Disparities Research Section, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1003-8905

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TRANSCRIPTIONAL PROFILINGP30CA072720 · NCI · UNIV OF MED/DENT NJ-R W JOHNSON MED SCH · PI Tracie Saunders · 1997 to 2026
$94.5M
NCI NIH HHS P30 CA072720NCI NIH HHS P30CA072720
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Abstract

backgroundAdolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer are increasingly recognized as a vulnerable group with unique emotional, social, and practical needs due to the intersection of cancer survivorship and normal developmental processes. Mindfulness meditation has shown early efficacy in improving psychological distress among cancer patients. However, the overall scientific study of app-based mindfulness-based interventions is still in its early stages. The goal of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a commercially available mindfulness mobile app intervention "Ten Percent Happier" among AYA survivors of childhood cancer.

methodsWe conducted a single-arm pilot intervention with 25 AYA survivors of childhood cancer ages 18-29 years.

resultsA total of 108 potentially eligible individuals were initially identified for screening. Of the 45 individuals reached (contact rate = 41.67%), 20 declined to participate; 25 were enrolled in the study and completed the baseline survey (enrollment rate = 55.56%). Twenty-one participants completed the study (retention rate = 84%). Changes in several outcomes were promising, with medium to large effect sizes: Mindfulness (

conclusionsAYA survivors can be difficult to reach, but a mindfulness app was feasible and acceptable to this group. In particular, the robust retention rate and high satisfaction ratings indicate that the meditation mobile app was well received. Preliminary results suggest positive changes in health-related quality of life outcomes, warranting a larger efficacy trial.

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Cancer SurvivorsFeasibility StudiesMeditationMindfulnessMobile ApplicationsNeoplasmsAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansMalePilot ProjectsStress, PsychologicalYoung AdultAYAdigital healthmindfulness-based intervention

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PMID38791797
PMCPMC11121627

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