Tailored Internet-Delivered Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Transarterial Chemoembolization: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) undergoing transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) experience significant psychological distress, impacting outcomes. While mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are beneficial, access is limited. Internet-delivered MBIs (iMBIs) offer an accessible alternative; yet, qualitative understanding of patient experiences with tailored iMBIs for this specific population is lacking.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the facilitators and barriers of patients with HCC post TACE and participated in tailored iMBIs.

Methods

From November 2020 to December 2022, 11 patients with HCC post TACE who had taken part in tailored iMBIs were purposively recruited from a tertiary hospital in Jilin Province. Data were collected throug

SUBMITTER: Liu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12902756 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature