ArticleClinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico2025
Benefits of a mindfulness and compassion program for cancer patients: experience in a Spanish public hospital setting.
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backgroundMindfulness-based interventions have been shown to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and are widely recommended.
methodsThis was a non-randomized, single-center study designed to assess the feasibility and benefits of a mindfulness and compassion program for individuals living with cancer (MCP-C). The primary objective was to evaluate the feasibility of the program, while the secondary objective was to assess its effectiveness in adult cancer patients and their relatives. Before and after completing the program, participants completed the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ- 12) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). A qualitative study was also conducted using focus groups and a structured qualitative survey.
resultsA total of eight courses were delivered, six in person in 2019 and two online in 2020. A total of 153 participants were enrolled, of whom 142 were considered evaluable. Among them, 90 (64.3%) completed the program, including 75 patients (83.3%) and 15 relatives. The intervention was associated with significant reductions (p < 0.01) in mean scores on the GHQ- 12 and the HADS-A and HADS-D subscales. In the qualitative assessment, participants reported multiple benefits, including increased awareness of health-related decision-making, improved relationship with the disease, a sense of companionship, emotional support, and overall enhancements in daily life.
conclusionsImplementing an 8-week mindfulness and self-compassion program within the routine practice of a public hospital was feasible and led to significant improvements in the psychological well-being of cancer patients and their relatives.
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