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Feasibility of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Survivors

Lengacher, Cecile A., Johnson-Mallard, Versie, Barta, Michelle, Fitzgerald, Shirley, Moscoso, Manolete S., Post-White, Janice, Jacobsen, Paul B., Molinari Shelton, Melissa +4 more·2011·Journal of Holistic Nursing

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the feasibility of whether mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has a positive effect on breast cancer survivors’ psychological status, psychosocial characteristics, symptoms, and quality of life (QOL) during the critical transition period from end of treatment to resumption of daily activities. Design: Single-group, quasi-experimental, pretest—posttest design. Method: A sample of 19 women who completed breast cancer treatment with lumpectomy, radiation, and/or chemotherapy was recruited from the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, a National Cancer Institute— designated cancer center, and the University of South Florida. The authors assessed the feasibility, compliance, and whether an 8-week MBSR program positively influenced changes in psychological status (fear of recurrence, perceived stress, anxiety, depression), psychosocial characteristics (optimism, social support, spirituality), physical symptoms, and QOL. Findings: Seventeen women (89.5%) completed the study. The mean age was 57 years; the majority of participants (94%) were White. The estimated compliance rate for the program was 67%. Paired t tests indicated significant improvements fear of recurrence, perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and QOL through MBSR participation. Conclusions: Participants enrolled in the MBSR classes generally were compliant. Significant improvement in psychological status, symptoms, and QOL can be achieved with MBSR use in this population.

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Authors
Lengacher, C. A., Johnson-Mallard, V., Barta, M., Fitzgerald, S., Moscoso, M. S., Post-White, J., Jacobsen, P. B., Molinari Shelton, M., Le, N., Budhrani, P., Goodman, M., & Kip, K. E.
Affiliations
  • University of South Florida (US)
  • College of Nursing at the University of South Florida
  • University of Florida (US)
  • University of Minnesota
  • Moffitt Cancer Center (US)
  • University of South Florida Nursing Alumni & Friends Society Board
  • University of South Florida
  • University of Virginia (US)
Corresponding author
Lengacher, Cecile A.
Venue
Journal of Holistic Nursing
Published
2010-11-01
Volume
29
Issue
2
Pages
107-117
ISSN
  • 0898-0101 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-5724
OpenAlex
W2109861934
Cited by
101
References
46
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.48
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Holistic Nursing (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Women's cancer prevention and management
Keywords
mindfulness-based stress reduction, breast cancer survivors, early breast cancer, quality of life, fear of recurrence, perceived stress, anxiety, depression, socio-psychological factors, social support, spirituality, optimism, somatic symptoms, treatment transition, program adherence, feasibility
MeSH terms
Adult, Breast Neoplasms, Emotions, Feasibility Studies, Female, Holistic Health, Humans, Mental Health, Middle Aged, Quality of Life, Social Support, Stress, Psychological, Treatment Outcome, Survivors, Holistic Nursing, Meditation, Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical, Spirituality

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