Oncology nursing forum
November 1, 2020
Kelly Chinh, Ekin Secinti, Shelley A Johns et al.
Objectives: To examine relationships in mindfulness and illness acceptance and psychosocial functioning in patients with metastatic breast cancer and their family caregivers. Sample & setting: 33 dyads from an academic cancer center in the United States. Methods & variables: Participants completed questionnaires on mindfulness, illness acceptance, relationship quality, anxiety, and depressive...
Oncology nursing forum
May 1, 2018
Rebecca H Lehto, Carrie Heeter, Marcel Allbritton et al.
Healthcare providers who are involved in the care of patients at the end of life are at risk of developing compassion fatigue, a condition characterized by emotional exhaustion and reduced professional engagement. Research has shown that development of a meditation practice can modify stress perceptions and promote quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate perceived benefits, challenges,...
Oncology nursing forum
March 2011
Yaowarat Matchim, Jane M Armer, Bob R. Stewart
To evaluate and discuss existing studies of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) among breast cancer survivors. Articles published from 1987-2009 were retrieved using MEDLINE®, CINAHL®, Ovid, and Scopus. Key words, including mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness meditation, were combined with breast cancer. The search resulted in 26 articles that were narrowed down to 16 by...
Oncology nursing forum
September 2007
Yaowarat Matchim, Jane M Armer
To describe the construct of mindfulness meditation and systematically review instruments measuring the psychological impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on health among patients with cancer. PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ISI Web of Knowledge, EBSCO, and published literature (1987-2006). 13 psychological instruments used in seven studies (2000-2005) to measure effects of MBSR on...
Oncology nursing forum
2003
Doris Dickerson Coward
143 citations
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To examine the feasibility and patterns of effectiveness of a breast cancer support group intervention specifically designed to facilitate self-transcendence views and perspectives that would enhance emotional and physical well-being. DESIGN: Pre-experimental design pilot intervention study with a quantitative approach to data analysis. SETTING: Survivor-established breast...