Psychosocial Research in Cancer
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Fr, Kennedy; Hulbert‐Williams, Nicholas J.

doi:10.4135/9781473920620.n33

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“…The numbers of those eligible to participate was potentially limited by the inclusion and exclusion criteria, changes in disease trajectory affecting commitment 59 and self‐selection, suggesting a potential for low statistical power and a small effect size. 42 Participants were directed towards information about the study by centre heads and mindfulness teachers, however the coronavirus pandemic impacted the numbers responding. Of the initial 31 participants who successfully filled out the pre‐course questionnaire, six failed to complete the post‐course questionnaire, either because their course was cancelled due to coronavirus or they were ill, and three did not give a reason.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There are limitations to this study, including the lack of control group and the small sample size ( N = 22). The numbers of those eligible to participate was potentially limited by the inclusion and exclusion criteria, changes in disease trajectory affecting commitment 59 and self‐selection, suggesting a potential for low statistical power and a small effect size 42 . Participants were directed towards information about the study by centre heads and mindfulness teachers, however the coronavirus pandemic impacted the numbers responding.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Those providing an email were sent a consent form, participant information letter and a link to the baseline questionnaire, which was developed on Qualtrics, following a pilot study to assess its suitability for individuals already undergoing a clinically difficult experience. 42 sessions of around 2.5 hours including meditations, body scans, 'pause' exercises and guidance in noticing reactions to difficult or unpleasant experiences (see Appendix for example of session 1 protocol). The course embodies the approaches of MBCT for depression 43 and MBSR 9 with a focus on suffering, practice, and presence.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Courses began in January 2020 and all participants provided consent to participate prior to the intervention starting. Those providing an email were sent a consent form, participant information letter and a link to the baseline questionnaire, which was developed on Qualtrics, following a pilot study to assess its suitability for individuals already undergoing a clinically difficult experience 42 . A reminder email was sent towards the end of the course.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Those providing an email were sent a consent form, participant information letter and a link to the baseline questionnaire, which was developed on Qualtrics, following a pilot study to assess its suitability for individuals already undergoing a clinically difficult experience. 42 A reminder email was sent towards the end of the course. If the follow‐up questionnaire had not been returned a week after the intervention finished, a further reminder was sent.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Mindfulness for the self‐management of negative coping, rumination and fears of compassion in people with cancer: An exploratory study

2022

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Background: Cancer and its treatments have the potential to significantly impact mental health, provoking feelings of anxiety, depression, and distress, which can last long after treatment is over. One of the most rapidly emerging influences in the healthcare field is mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), which are designed to cultivate present moment awareness, attentional flexibility, compassion and acceptance, to reduce physical and psychological distress. However, there is limited research into the efficacy of MBIs or disease specific MBIs in shifting negative coping, ruminative thinking and fears of compassion as primary outcomes in individuals with cancer.Aims: This exploratory study was designed to evaluate inter-and intra-individual change in the management of negative coping, rumination and fears of compassion, following a cancer-specific mindfulness-based intervention. Methods and Results: A single group, non-experimental, repeated measures study of 22 participants across six cancer care centres explored the efficacy of an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer (MBCT-Ca) course. The Reliable Change Index (RCI) examined reliable clinical improvement, deterioration, or no change in individuals on the Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale (MACS), the Ruminative Responses Scale (RRS) and the Fears of Compassion Scale (FCS). About 82% of participants (n = 18) saw an improvement in at least one measure. A significant decrease in primary outcome scores was observed in negative coping, ruminating and fears of self-compassion. There were significant correlations between the fear of self-compassion and depressive ruminating, fear of accepting compassion from others and showing it to others pre and post intervention. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that the MBCT-Ca programme may significantly reduce negative coping, ruminating and fears of self-compassion improving psychological health and wellbeing in cancer survivors.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Those providing an email were sent a consent form, participant information letter and a link to the baseline questionnaire, which was developed on Qualtrics, following a pilot study to assess its suitability for individuals already undergoing a clinically difficult experience. 42 A reminder email was sent towards the end of the course. If the follow‐up questionnaire had not been returned a week after the intervention finished, a further reminder was sent.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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