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Mindfulness Stress Management for Female Cancer Survivors Facing the Uncertainty of Disease Progression: A Randomized Controlled Study

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  • Jih-Teng Lee

    (Department of Surgery, Fooyin University Hospital, Kaohsiung 928005, Taiwan)

  • Yi-Hua Lee

    (Department of Administration, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan 350401, Taiwan)

  • Yuan-Ping Chang

    (Department of Nursing, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 831301, Taiwan)

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of a mindfulness stress management intervention on fear of recurrence and quality of life among female cancer survivors. A longitudinal, randomized design with two groups (60 participants) was used for pretest/posttest comparisons. Twelve weeks of mindfulness stress intervention effectively attenuated fear of recurrence symptoms (T1 p = 0.002, T2 p = 0.047), and quality of life (T1 p = 0.000, T2 p = 0.001) significantly increased. The results were significantly different between the intervention and control groups. Over time, group differences became more significant (T1 p = 0.002), demonstrating the effectiveness of the mindfulness stress management intervention. When female cancer survivors face uncertain disease progression, fear of recurrence affects their quality of life. When these women receive supportive intervention sooner, their improvement is more significant. Healthcare providers should encourage female cancer survivors to engage in mindfulness stress management actions to achieve a better benefit.

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  • Jih-Teng Lee & Yi-Hua Lee & Yuan-Ping Chang, 2022. "Mindfulness Stress Management for Female Cancer Survivors Facing the Uncertainty of Disease Progression: A Randomized Controlled Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(8), pages 1-9, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:8:p:4497-:d:789638
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    1. Mikyong Byun & Eunjung Kim & Jieun Kim, 2021. "Physical and Mental Health Factors Associated with Poor Nutrition in Elderly Cancer Survivors: Insights from a Nationwide Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(17), pages 1-11, September.
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    1. Shu-Jung Wang & Yun-Chen Chang & Wen-Yu Hu & Yuh-Ming Chang & Chi Lo, 2022. "The Comparative Effect of Reduced Mindfulness-Based Stress on Heart Rate Variability among Patients with Breast Cancer," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(11), pages 1-13, May.

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