Programa para reducir la ansiedad en mujeres con cáncer de mama: un estudio piloto
J. Gonzáles, Javier González-Ramírez, Rosario Edith Ortiz-Félix, Ulises Rieke-Campoy, Adriana Camargo Bravo, José Luis Higuera Sainz
Horizonte Sanitario November 11, 2025 DOI: 10.19136/hs.a24n3.6061 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA pilot study tested an eight-week mindfulness program for women with breast cancer who had mild or higher anxiety. The program included eight in-person and four virtual sessions. Participants reported that the program duration, content, and procedures were sufficient and that it helped reduce anxiety, with good acceptance and satisfaction. However, pre- and post-intervention anxiety scores did not show a statistically significant difference. The authors conclude the program is feasible and beneficial, recommending testing with a larger sample.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Quasi-experimental pilot study (pre- and post-test) Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Women aged 30 to 69 years diagnosed with breast cancer who could read and write, had an electronic device with internet access, and had mild or higher levels of anxiety |
| Duration | 8-week intervention |
| Topics | Anxiety |
| Keywords | Wilcoxon signed-rank test Intervention counseling Breast cancer Test biology |
| Key finding | The intervention program showed feasibility and participant-reported benefits, but the preliminary effect did not show significant differences in pre- and post-intervention anxiety measurements using the Wilcoxon test. |
Abstract
Objective: To explore the feasibility of the intervention “Mindfulness to Reduce Anxiety in Women with Breast Cancer.” Materials and methods: A pilot study with a quasi-experimental design (pre- and post-test) was conducted. The sample consisted of women aged 30 to 69 years diagnosed with breast cancer who could read and write, had an electronic device with internet access, and had mild or higher levels of anxiety as determined by the Generalized Anxiety Scale. The intervention program lasted eight weeks and consisted of twelve sessions, eight in person and four virtual. Data were collected using a field diary, checklists, and Fabricio's (2013) Acceptability and Feasibility Scale. The study complied with the General Health Law on Research Involving Human Beings (2024). Results: Participants had a mean age of 52.71 years and an average of 13.86 years of schooling. Regarding feasibility, participants reported that the sessions, program duration, procedures used, and program content were sufficient, as was the program's ability to reduce anxiety. They also reported good acceptance and satisfaction with the program. However, although benefits were observed in the participants, the preliminary effect did not show significant differences in pre- and post-intervention measurements using the Wilcoxon test (p=156). Conclusions: The results of the pilot study allow us to conclude that the intervention program showed feasibility and offered benefits to its participants after eight weekly sessions. Therefore, it is recommended to test its delivery with a larger number of participants to begin exploring its effect. Keywords: Feasibility; Breast cancer; Mindfulness; Anxiety.