Marcial Arredondo, Ferran Mestanza, Ruth Carpio, Joan Escarrabill, Clara López-Solà, Eva Palou, Lesly Acosta, Laia Fernández, Vanesa Vilas-Riotorto, Tamara Sauri, Begoña Mellado
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Abstract
Background: Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and are widely recommended.
Methods: This 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.
Results: A 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.
Conclusions: Implementing 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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Clinical and Translational Oncology is an international journal devoted to fostering interaction between experimental and clinical oncology. It covers all aspects of research on cancer, from the more basic discoveries dealing with both cell and molecular biology of tumour cells, to the most advanced clinical assays of conventional and new drugs. In addition, the journal has a strong commitment to facilitating the transfer of knowledge from the basic laboratory to the clinical practice, with the publication of educational series devoted to closing the gap between molecular and clinical oncologists. Molecular biology of tumours, identification of new targets for cancer therapy, and new technologies for research and treatment of cancer are the major themes covered by the educational series. Full research articles on a broad spectrum of subjects, including the molecular and cellular bases of disease, aetiology, pathophysiology, pathology, epidemiology, clinical features, and the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cancer, will be considered for publication.
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