The effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction on anxiety and sleep quality in informal family caregivers of cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial.
BMC Nursing November 6, 2025 Sayedeh Farkhondeh Safavi, Hakimeh Vahedparast, Batool Amiri et al.
BACKGROUND: Informal caregivers play a crucial supportive role throughout the course of illnesses, particularly in patients with cancer. Following a cancer diagnosis, informal caregivers often experience substantial psychological, physical, and social stress, which may lead to conditions such as anxiety and sleep disturbances. Therefore, implementing interventions aimed at reducing anxiety and...
DOI: 10.1186/s12912-025-04063-z (opens in new tab)
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Anxiety
Cancer
Family caregivers
Mindfulness-based stress reduction
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