The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Treatment on Depression and Optimism among Women with Breast Cancer during Chemotherapy
Shariat Homayoon, Tanaz Dabiri, Maryam Ghorbani Nezhad, Mohammad Reza Javedani, Seyed Javad Jafari, Sara Mousavi
International Journal of Health Studies April 27, 2021 DOI: 10.22100/ijhs.v7i2.856 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Quasi-experimental study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 26 |
| Population | Women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy referred to an oncology and radiotherapy division in Tehran |
| Duration | 8 weeks (sessions lasting 90-120 minutes) |
| Measures | Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), happiness questionnaire |
| Topics | Depression Meditation |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key findings | The authors report that an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program significantly reduced depression and increased optimism among women with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy compared with a control group (p<0.05). They conclude that MBSR may help lessen symptom burden in this population. |
Abstract
Background: A breast cancer diagnosis can be a disturbing and stressful time for women. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction treatment depression and optimism during chemotherapy among women with breast cancer.
Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental one with a group of pre-test, post-test, and controls. In this study, 26 women with breast cancer detection were identified from the referring patients to the Imam Hossein Hospital's oncology and radiotherapy division in Tehran, 2019-2020. Using the method of convenience sampling, the experimental (n=13) and control groups (n=13) were randomly allocated. The study group regularly engaged in mindfulness sessions for 8 weeks (each session lasting 90-120 minutes). In the BDI-II Beck Depression Inventory-II and happiness questionnaires, customers/clients in both the experimental and control groups completed. Data were analyzed by using a univariate covariance test in SPSS 23 software.
Results: According to the findings, there was a significant difference in depression and optimism among breast cancer patients, (Pvalue<0.05). Also, the mean overall depression score for women with breast cancer in the therapy session was considerably lower than the pre-test score, although optimism was significantly higher than the pre-test score (Pvalue<0.05).
Conclusion: The results of this study support the use of MBSR to minimize symptom burden in women with breast cancer. As a result, the effectiveness of MBSR in reducing depression symptoms and improving confidence has been approved. Keywords: Mindfulness, Depression, Optimism, Women with breast cancer, Chemotherapy
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