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Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Young People With Cancer: An Integrative Literature Review.

Cancer nursing
January 1, 1970
Sheeja Perumbil Pathrose et al. (8 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to review intervention studies about Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) used with young people with cancer (ages 10-29) to assess their acceptability and potential psychosocial benefits.

Results Summary

MBIs were found to be acceptable among young people with cancer, with some studies showing improvements in mindfulness, anxiety, and social isolation, while others reported no significant benefits. Recruitment challenges were noted, and future research with larger sample sizes is recommended.

Population

Young people with cancer, aged 10-29 years.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (9)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs)
neutral
chronic illness
adults with chronic illness
-
have demonstrated benefits
#1
Mindfulness-based interventions
neutral
cancer treatment journey through to survivorship
young people with cancer
-
could have benefits
#2
Mindfulness-based interventions
increase
mindfulness
young people with cancer
-
demonstrating improvement
#3
Mindfulness-based interventions
decrease
anxiety
young people with cancer
-
demonstrating improvement
#4
Mindfulness-based interventions
decrease
social isolation
young people with cancer
-
demonstrating improvement
#5
Mindfulness-based interventions
no change
psychosocial outcomes
young people with cancer
-
not eliciting significant benefits
#6
Mindfulness-based intervention
increase
psychosocial well-being
young people with cancer
-
may improve
#7
Mindfulness-based intervention
increase
psychosocial well-being
young people with cancer
-
promote
#8
Mindfulness-based intervention
decrease
disease burden
young people with cancer
-
reduce
#9
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have demonstrated benefits for adults with chronic illness and are becoming increasingly popular among children and young people. Mindfulness-based interventions could have benefits for young people with cancer throughout the treatment journey, through to survivorship. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to review intervention studies about MBI used with young people with cancer between the ages of 10 and 29 years. METHODS: Six electronic databases were searched. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. RESULTS: Six contemporary studies met the inclusion criteria. Three studies adapted MBI to be age appropriate and some studies modified the intervention based on cancer-specific needs of young people. Formal and informal MBI activities were found to be acceptable by young people; however, recruitment of the participants was identified as a barrier. Variability in psychosocial outcomes was noted in the review by some demonstrating improvement in areas such as mindfulness, anxiety, and social isolation and others not eliciting significant benefits. CONCLUSIONS: Mindfulness-based intervention shows promise as an acceptable intervention that may improve psychosocial well-being for young people with cancer. Future research studies with adequate sample sizes are warranted to determine the effectiveness of MBI among young people with cancer. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Mindfulness-based intervention seems to be a promising approach to promote psychosocial well-being and reduce disease burden in young people with cancer. As validated MBI may be implemented without expert training, this could be promoted by healthcare providers, including nurses who care for young people with cancer.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultAnxietyAnxiety DisordersChildChronic DiseaseHumansMindfulnessNeoplasmsYoung Adult
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy70/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations8
Citations/Year2.0
Relative Citation Ratio0.75
NIH Percentile39.8%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score1.57
Normalized Score0.63
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