Feasibility and Acceptability of a Group-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder Following Breast Cancer Treatment.
Carly Sears, Roanne Millman, Lori A Brotto, Lauren M Walker
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 2023 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2022.2154296 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pre-post feasibility study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 30 |
| Population | Women following breast cancer treatment with Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) group program |
| Duration | 8-week program |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | The authors report that an 8-week MBCT group program was feasible, with 67% of 30 women attending at least 6 of 8 sessions, and that pre-post questionnaires showed significant improvements in sexual distress and sexual interest/desire with large effect sizes. They conclude the program shows preliminary efficacy for Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder after breast cancer treatment. |
Abstract
This study aimed to assess feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) group program to treat Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (SIAD) in women following breast cancer (BrCa) treatment. Thirty women participated, of whom 67% (n = 20) attended at least 6 of 8 group sessions. Feedback indicated the program was relevant and valuable; minor modifications were suggested to further address survivorship concerns. Results of pre-post questionnaires demonstrated significant improvements in sexual distress and sexual interest/desire, with large effect sizes. Results support the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an 8-week MBCT program among women following breast cancer treatment.
Comparable studies
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| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Relation to Quality of Life, Mood, Symptoms of Stress, and Immune Parameters in Breast and Prostate Cancer Outpatients Early-stage breast and prostate cancer patients | 2003 | Pre-post intervention study | n = 59 |
| Exploring self‐compassion and empathy in the context of mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) Community sample | 2010 | Pre-post intervention study | |
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Lowers Psychological Distress In Medical Students Second-year medical students | 2003 | Prospective nonrandomized cohort-controlled study | n = 302 |
| Intensive meditation training, immune cell telomerase activity, and psychological mediators. Retreat participants and matched controls | 2011 | Controlled trial with wait-list control group | n = 60 |
| The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training for Children with ADHD and Mindful Parenting for their Parents Children aged 8-12 with ADHD and their parents | 2011 | Within-group waitlist controlled trial | n = 22 |
Citations in the library
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- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Theory and Practice The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry February 1, 2012
- A randomized trial comparing group mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with group supportive sex education and therapy for the treatment of female sexual interest/arousal disorder. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology July 2021
- A Pilot Study of Eight-Session Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Adapted for Women's Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder. The Journal of Sex Research September 2017
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for generalized anxiety disorder. Journal of Anxiety Disorders July 22, 2007
- Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Usual Care on Back Pain and Functional Limitations in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA