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A Randomized Study of the Effects of Mindfulness Training on Psychological Well-being and Symptoms of Stress in Patients Treated for Cancer at 6-month Follow-up

Abstract

Background  

There is increasing evidence showing beneficial effects of mindfulness and mindfulness training on various indicators of mental
and physical health.

Purpose  

This paper reports the 6-month follow-up effects of a mindfulness stress reduction training program among patients treated
for cancer on perceived stress, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress symptoms, positive states of mind, coping self-efficacy,
and mindfulness.

Methods  

Patients with a previous cancer diagnosis were recruited and randomized into an intervention group or a waiting list control
group. The intervention consisted of an 8-week mindfulness training course.

Results  

Compared to participants in the control group, the intervention group showed a larger increase in mindfulness at 6-month follow-up.
However, there were no differences on any of the other outcomes between the intervention and control groups. Continued meditation
practice was associated with a significant reduction in post-traumatic stress symptoms of avoidance.

Conclusions  

The study draws attention to the need to better understand the mechanisms behind the effect of mindfulness training and to
potential modification of mindfulness interventions to promote sustained benefits over time.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Pages 1-8
  • DOI 10.1007/s12529-011-9192-3
  • Authors
    • Richard Bränström, Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institute, Radiumhemmet, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
    • Pia Kvillemo, Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institute, Radiumhemmet, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
    • Judith Tedlie Moskowitz, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
    • Journal International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
    • Online ISSN 1532-7558
    • Print ISSN 1070-5503
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 09/23/2011 | Link to this post on IFP |
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