Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Survivors of Lung Cancer and Their Partners: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Survivors of lung cancer and their partners often have complex unresolved physical, psychosocial, and behavioral needs that can negatively affect the survivors' and partners' well-being. This systematic review aimed to (1) examine the content and delivery of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and (2) summarize and synthesize the current evidence for effectiveness of MBIs targeting survivors of lung cancer and/or one selected partner (dyads).

Method

Six databases were searched for interventional studies published in English between 1980 and June 2020 using three terms (lung neoplasms, mindfulness, caregivers). For outcome measures, the interventions focused on behavioral change (meditation, yoga, stretching, breathing), symptom management (dyspnea, fatigue, sle

SUBMITTER: McDonnell KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10522728 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature