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The effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on psychosocial outcomes and quality of life in early-stage breast cancer patients: a randomized trial

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The aim of this study was determine the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based stress-reduction (MBSR) program on quality of life (QOL) and psychosocial outcomes in women with early-stage breast cancer, using a three-arm randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT). This RCT consisting of 172 women, aged 20-65 with stage I or II breast cancer consisted of the 8-week MBSR, which was compared to a nutrition education program (NEP) and usual supportive care (UC). Follow-up was performed at three post-intervention points: 4 months, 1, and 2 years. Standardized, validated self-administered questionnaires were adopted to assess psychosocial variables. Statistical analysis included descriptive and regression analyses incorporating both intention-to-treat and post hoc multivariable approaches of the 163 women with complete data at baseline, those who were randomized to MBSR experienced a significant improvement in the primary measures of QOL and coping outcomes compared to the NEP, UC, or both, including the spirituality subscale of the FACT-B as well as dealing with illness scale increases in active behavioral coping and active cognitive coping. Secondary outcome improvements resulting in significant between-group contrasts favoring the MBSR group at 4 months included meaningfulness, depression, paranoid ideation, hostility, anxiety, unhappiness, and emotional control. Results tended to decline at 12 months and even more at 24 months, though at all times, they were as robust in women with lower expectation of effect as in those with higher expectation. The MBSR intervention appears to benefit psychosocial adjustment in cancer patients, over and above the effects of usual care or a credible control condition. The universality of effects across levels of expectation indicates a potential to utilize this stress reduction approach as complementary therapy in oncologic practice.

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  1. Lengacher CA, Reich RR, Post-White J, Moscoso MS, Shelton MM, Barta M, Le N, Budhrani P (2011) Mindfulness-based stress reduction in post-treatment breast cancer. J Behav Med. doi: 10.1007/s10865-011-9346-4.:00-000 · DOI

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Authors
Henderson, V. P., Clemow, L., Massion, A. O., Hurley, T. G., Druker, S., & Hébert, J. R.
Affiliations
  • University of South Carolina (US)
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center (US)
  • University of New Mexico (US)
  • University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (US)
Corresponding author
Hébert, James R.
Venue
Breast Cancer Research and Treatment
Published
2011-09-08
Volume
131
Issue
1
Pages
99-109
ISSN
  • 0167-6806 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-7217
OpenAlex
W2000673757
Cited by
232
References
52
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FWCI
13.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Breast Cancer Research and Treatment (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
  • Scholar Commons (University of South Carolina) (submittedVersion)
Funders
National Cancer Institute (K05CA136975)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Social Sciences › Health › Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
Keywords
mindfulness-based stress reduction, early breast cancer, quality of life, psychosocial outcomes, coping, nutrition education, complementary therapy, spirituality, depression, anxiety, hostility, paranoid ideation, FACT-B
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Aged, Breast Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Relaxation Therapy, Self Care, Social Support, Stress, Psychological, Treatment Outcome, Meditation, Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical, Young Adult

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