A Pilot Mind-Body Resiliency Intervention Targeting Fear of Recurrence among Cancer Survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Interventions for fear of recurrence (FOR) of cancer have nominal effects, perhaps due to limited integration of empirically supported skills. This pilot trial tested the acceptability and feasibility of a multimodal, mind-body resiliency intervention targeting FOR among survivors of various cancers.

Methods

Early stage cancer survivors 3-30 months post-treatment were recruited to participate in an eight-session in-person mind-body resiliency group intervention that taught relaxation skills, cognitive-behavioral techniques, healthy lifestyle behaviors, mindfulness meditation, and positive psychology skills all targeted for FOR. Primary outcomes were feasibility (enrollment rate, session attendance, survey completion, skills practice) and acceptability (enjoyablenes

SUBMITTER: Hall DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7873146 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature