To conduct an economic evaluation of a group mindfulness program compared to an education support program for breast cancer survivors (BCS). The cost-utility analysis (cost per quality-adjusted life year [QALY]) was performed from a single-center randomized controlled trial in the United States. Data from 181 BCS were included in the analysis (91 from the mindfulness-based stress reduction for...
Introduction: The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program for breast cancer survivors (MBSR [BCs]) is a stress-reducing program designed to increase cognitive functioning through four meditational practices. This randomized clinical trial aimed to determine if improvements in cognitive functioning and perceived cognitive abilities achieved from the MBSR(BC) were mediated through increased...
To investigate the mechanism(s) of action of mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR(BC)) including reductions in fear of recurrence and other potential mediators. Eighty-two post-treatment breast cancer survivors (stages 0-III) were randomly assigned to a 6-week MBSR(BC) program (n = 40) or to usual care group (UC) (n = 42). Psychological and physical variables were assessed as potential...