Mindfulness-based interventions have been applied across various chronic illnesses, but no tailored program exists for individuals with pulmonary hypertension (PH). This study aimed to develop and evaluate the feasibility of a mindfulness-based self-management program for patients with PH, delivered online to accommodate their limited mobility. A single-arm pre-post study was conducted using an...
We aimed to conduct a scoping review to investigate mindfulness-based interventions targeting the families of patients with advanced cancer to elucidate the characteristics of the target population, program content, and evaluation methods. The review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, and relevant studies were identified through searches in the PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane...
CONTEXT Mindfulness-based interventions have been receiving growing attention in cancer care. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for psychological distress (anxiety and depression), fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), fatigue, spiritual wellbeing and quality of life (QOL) in Japanese ambulatory...