The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Mental Health, Quality of Life, and Physical Activity in Cancer Patients: A Literature Review
Klaudia Pazio, Michał Piskor, Dominika Strzalińska, Ewelina Choroszewska, Julia Bajko, Michał Chmielewski, Agnieszka Bullmann, Kinga Kapusta, Artur Ciszewski, Juliusz Błażewicz
Quality in Sport March 28, 2026 DOI: 10.12775/qs.2026.53.69979 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Cancer patients |
| Interventions | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction mindfulness-based interventions |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Psychological intervention Psychosocial Physical activity Cancer Mental health Quality philosophy Gerontology Intervention counseling Clinical psychology Physical therapy |
| Key findings | The review suggests that mindfulness-based interventions may improve mental health and quality of life in cancer patients. |
Abstract
Cancer is a major burden in both the somatic and psychological dimensions. Oncology patients often experience high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life resulting from both the diagnosis itself and the course of treatment. In recent years, growing attention has been paid to psychosocial interventions that help patients cope with these difficulties. One such approach is mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), including programs such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). The aim of this paper was to review the literature on the impact of mindfulness-based interventions on mental health, quality of life, and physical activity among cancer patients.