Journal of Medical Internet Research
April 17, 2026
Nasim Badaghi, Jelle Lubbers, Judith Prins et al.
Background: A 3-armed randomized controlled trial (RCT) demonstrated that 2 formats of online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (eMBCT)-group-blended and individual-unguided-effectively reduced psychological distress and improved positive health outcomes in people with cancer and survivors, when compared to care as usual, up to 3 months posttreatment. However, the long-term effectiveness and...
Psycho-Oncology
September 1, 2025
Nasim Badaghi, Linda Kwakkenbos, Judith Prins et al.
Online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (eMBCT) can reduce psychological distress in people with cancer, but adherence and scalability could be improved. Through co-creation, we developed two eMBCT formats: group-blended and individual-unguided. This trial compared the effects of the two eMBCT to care as usual (CAU) on psychological distress and other mental health outcomes in people with...
August 31, 2023
Nasim Badaghi, Mette van Kruijsbergen, Anne E. M. Speckens et al.
BACKGROUND Online mindfulness based cognitive therapy (eMBCT) has been shown to reduce psychological distress in people with cancer. However, this population has reported lack of support and asynchronous communication as barriers to eMBCT, resulting in higher nonadherence rates than with face-to-face MBCT. Using a co-creation process, we developed 2 formats of eMBCT: group, blended (combination...
BMC Psychology
January 25, 2023
Nasim Badaghi, Mette van Kruijsbergen, Judith Prins et al.
One third of cancer patients and survivors experience psychological distress. Previous studies have shown that online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (eMBCT) supports cancer patients and survivors in managing distress. Lack of peer support and asynchronicity during online interventions have been reported as barriers for treatment adherence and can result in higher drop-out rates....
Supportive Care in Cancer
October 2017
Else Bisseling, Melanie P. J. Schellekens, Ellen T M Jansen et al.
Breast cancer is associated with high levels of psychological distress. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has proven to be effective in reducing distress in cancer patients. In several studies, patients who are currently undergoing somatic anticancer treatment are excluded from participating in MBSR. Little is known about what would be the most suitable stage of disease to offer MBSR....
Mindfulness
September 6, 2016
Melanie P. J. Schellekens, Johan C. Karremans, Miep A Van der Drift et al.
Lung cancer patients and their spouses report high rates of distress. Due to the increasing popularity of and evidence for mindfulness-based interventions in cancer, mindfulness and self-compassion have been identified as potentially helpful skills when coping with cancer. This dyadic study examined how mindfulness and self-compassion are related to psychological distress and communication...
Supportive Care in Cancer
October 8, 2015
Melanie P. J. Schellekens, Ellen T M Jansen, Heidi H M A Willemse et al.
Purpose: Peer support groups for cancer patients show mixed findings regarding effectiveness on psychological wellbeing. When embedded in a psychosocial intervention, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), peer support might be of more benefit to participants. This study is a qualitative exploration of how women with breast cancer experience the possible benefits and impediments of...
BMC cancer
January 3, 2014
Melanie P. J. Schellekens, Desiree G M Van den Hurk, Judith Prins et al.
Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide and characterized by a poor prognosis. It has a major impact on the psychological wellbeing of patients and their partners. Recently, it has been shown that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is effective in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in cancer patients. The generalization of these results is limited...