Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Uncover Insights From Breast Cancer Patients' Perceptions to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Interventions.
Holistic Nursing Practice August 13, 2025 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000677 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 25 |
| Population | Patients with breast cancer participating in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) |
| Duration | 6-week program, 2-hour sessions |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Most of the 25 patients with breast cancer reported high satisfaction with the six-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, and generative AI analysis of their responses revealed distinct subgroups among them. The authors conclude the program was beneficial for most participants in managing psychological stress associated with breast cancer. |
Abstract
The study's central objective is to harness the power of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), in particular based on Large Language Models, as a valuable resource for delving deeper into the insights offered by patients with breast cancer (BC) who actively participated in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. In a 6-week MBSR program, each session lasted 2 hours and encompassed a range of techniques, including sitting meditation, body scan, Hatha yoga, and walking meditation. A total of 25 participants were enrolled in the study. The majority of these participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the mindfulness course. The application of generative AI enabled a comprehensive analysis of the participants' responses, revealing distinct subgroups among them. The MBSR program was found to be beneficial for most participants, serving as a valuable tool in managing the psychological stresses associated with BC.
Comparable studies
Other qualitative studies on meditation, most cited first.
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