EClinicalMedicine
August 1, 2025
Patricia M Livingston, Natalie Winter, Lahiru Russell et al.
Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a prevalent and debilitating condition that effects around 60% of people living with cancer. It is severe, persistent, and imposes a significant financial burden on the healthcare system. Given FCR's profound impact on mental health and quality of life, adopting targeted interventions to mitigate its effects is essential. This study reports on the efficacy of...
Journal of Medical Internet Research
August 28, 2023
Natalie Winter, Lahiru Russell, Anna Ugalde et al.
BackgroundWeb-based mindfulness programs may be beneficial in improving the well-being outcomes of those living with chronic illnesses. Adherence to programs is a key indicator in improving outcomes; however, with the digitization of programs, it is necessary to enhance engagement and encourage people to return to digital health platforms. More information is needed on how engagement strategies...
JMIR Mental Health
August 21, 2018
Lahiru Russell, Anna Ugalde, Donna Milne et al.
Internet-supported mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly being used to support people with a chronic condition. Characteristics of MBIs vary greatly in their mode of delivery, communication patterns, level of facilitator involvement, intervention period, and resource intensity, making it difficult to compare how individual digital features may optimize intervention adherence...
Integrative Cancer Therapies
June 2018
Lahiru Russell, Liliana Orellana, Anna Ugalde et al.
To explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with meditation among people with melanoma and investigate the relationship between perceived stress, trait mindfulness, and meditation. Factors associated with interest to participate in an online meditation program were also explored. A survey-based cross-sectional study of 291 patients attending a melanoma outpatient clinic...
Trials
April 13, 2018
Lahiru Russell, Anna Ugalde, Donna Milne et al.
People with a melanoma diagnosis are at risk of recurrence, developing a new primary or experiencing disease progression. Previous studies have suggested that fear of a cancer recurrence is clinically relevant in this group of patients and, if not addressed, can lead to distress. Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression among various groups...