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A Randomized Wait-List Controlled Trial of Feasibility and Efficacy of an Online Mindfulness–Based Cancer Recovery Program: The eTherapy for Cancer Applying Mindfulness Trial

Zernicke, Kristin A., Campbell, Tavis S., Speca, Michael, McCabe-Ruff, Kelley, Flowers, Steven, Carlson, Linda E.·2014·Psychosomatic Medicine

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: A treatment-as-usual randomized wait-list controlled trial was conducted to investigate the feasibility and impact of an online synchronous Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) group program for underserved distressed cancer survivors. METHODS: Sixty-two men and women exhibiting moderate to high distress within 3 years of completing primary cancer treatment without access to in-person MBCR were randomized to either immediate online MBCR (n = 30) or to wait for the next available program (n = 32). Participants completed questionnaires preintervention and postintervention or wait period online. Program evaluations were completed after MBCR. Feasibility was tracked through monitoring eligibility and participation through the protocol. Intent-to-treat mixed-model analyses for repeated measures were conducted. RESULTS: Feasibility targets for recruitment and retention were achieved, and participants were satisfied and would recommend online MBCR. There were significant improvements and moderate Cohen d effect sizes in the online MBCR group relative to controls after MBCR for total scores of mood disturbance (d = 0.44, p = .049), stress symptoms (d = 0.49, p = .021), spirituality (d = 0.37, p = .040), and mindfully acting with awareness (d = 0.50, p = .026). Main effects of time were observed for posttraumatic growth and remaining mindfulness facets. CONCLUSIONS: Results provide evidence for the feasibility and efficacy of an online adaptation of MBCR for the reduction of mood disturbance and stress symptoms, as well as an increase in spirituality and mindfully acting with awareness compared with a treatment-as-usual wait-list. Future study using larger active control RCT designs is warranted. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01476891.

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Authors
Zernicke, K. A., Campbell, T. S., Speca, M., McCabe-Ruff, K., Flowers, S., & Carlson, L. E.
Affiliations
University of Calgary (CA)
Corresponding author
Carlson, Linda E.
Venue
Psychosomatic Medicine
Published
2014-05
Volume
76
Issue
4
Pages
257-267
ISSN
0033-3174 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1999813264
Cited by
187
References
55
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FWCI
7.08
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychosomatic Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
Keywords
online group intervention, cancer survivors, psychological distress, mood disturbance, stress symptoms, spirituality, posttraumatic growth, feasibility, underserved populations, telemedicine
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Aged, Awareness, Feasibility Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasms, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Psychotherapy, Group, Surveys and Questionnaires, Stress, Psychological, Waiting Lists, Linear Models, Treatment Outcome, Telemedicine, Survivors, Internet, Spirituality, Intention to Treat Analysis, Mindfulness

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