Qualitative results from a randomized pilot study of eHealth Mindful Movement and Breathing to improve gynecologic cancer surgery outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Improved management of pain and co-morbid symptoms (sleep disturbances, psychological distress) among women undergoing surgery for suspected gynecologic malignancies may reach a population vulnerable to chronic pain.

Participants

Women undergoing surgery for a suspected gynecologic malignancy.

Method

We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial of eHealth Mindful Movement and Breathing (eMMB) compared to an empathic attention control (AC). Semi-structured interviews were conducted by telephone (n = 23), recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed using thematic analysis.

Findings

Participants reported overall high acceptability such that all would recommend the study to others. Positive impacts of practicing eMMB included that it relieved tens

SUBMITTER: Sohl SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10794552 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature