Benefits of a mindfulness and compassion program for cancer patients: experience in a Spanish public hospital setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and are widely recommended.

Methods

This was a non-randomized, single-center study designed to assess the feasibility and benefits of a mindfulness and compassion program for individuals living with cancer (MCP-C). The primary objective was to evaluate the feasibility of the program, while the secondary objective was to assess its effectiveness in adult cancer patients and their relatives. Before and after completing the program, participants completed the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ- 12) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). A qualitative study was also conducted using focus groups and a structured qualitative survey.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Arredondo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12460520 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature