Innovating Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Delivery in Cancer Care: Enhancing Accessibility and Engagement
Eda Yılmazer, Ahmet Altinok
Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal 2024 DOI: 10.51847/lrpe9pz2wg (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Argues that innovations in MBSR delivery—digital platforms, varied group formats, hybrid models, and tailored programs—enhance accessibility and relevance for cancer patients, signaling a shift toward more patient-centered mindfulness training in oncology. |
Abstract
This article explores the evolving landscape of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) delivery within cancer care, highlighting key innovations aimed at enhancing accessibility, engagement, and relevance for patients. Traditional delivery methods of MBSR face challenges related to mobility, geography, and time constraints, which can limit patient participation. In response, integrating digital platforms, such as online programs and mobile apps, has emerged as a crucial development, making mindfulness training more accessible to a wider audience of cancer patients. Exploration into varied group formats is another innovation reshaping MBSR delivery. By adjusting the scale and intimacy of group settings, these formats aim to provide tailored community support and individual attention, enriching the participant experience. Hybrid models that combine in-person and digital sessions are gaining traction, offering the flexibility to meet diverse patient needs and preferences. Additionally, the development of tailored MBSR programs designed specifically for different types of cancer, stages of disease, and treatment phases addresses the need for more personalized mindfulness training. These adaptations ensure that MBSR remains a relevant and powerful tool in the comprehensive care of cancer patients. The future of MBSR in cancer care is marked by significant innovation and expanded integration into standard oncology practices, promising to enhance the holistic well-being of patients through evidence-based, compassionate care. These advancements signal a shift towards more adaptable, patient-centered approaches to mindfulness training in oncology settings.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |
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