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A mindfulness-based intervention for caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients: Pilot results.

Psycho-oncology
May 1, 2020
Christine Vinci et al. (5 authors)
Clinical TrialLetterResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and stress-related outcomes of a 6-week mindfulness-based intervention (FOCUS) for caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer patients.

Results Summary

The study found that FOCUS was highly feasible and acceptable, with significant improvements in mindfulness, post-traumatic growth, and general mental health, along with significant reductions in negative affect.

Population

Caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer patients (N = 21; 76% female; mean age = 57.43).

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

6 weeks

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (9)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
6-week mindfulness-based intervention (FOCUS)
increase
feasibility
caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer patients
-
was highly feasible
#1
6-week mindfulness-based intervention (FOCUS)
increase
acceptability
caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer patients
-
was highly acceptable
#2
6-week mindfulness-based intervention (FOCUS)
increase
attendance
caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer patients
71%
71% attended at least four of six sessions
#3
6-week mindfulness-based intervention (FOCUS)
increase
skill utilization
caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer patients
100%
100% reported using the skills learned at follow-up
#4
6-week mindfulness-based intervention (FOCUS)
increase
treatment engagement
caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer patients
-
high treatment engagement
#5
6-week mindfulness-based intervention (FOCUS)
increase
mindfulness
caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer patients
-
Significant increases in mindfulness
#6
6-week mindfulness-based intervention (FOCUS)
increase
post-traumatic growth
caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer patients
-
Significant increases in post-traumatic growth
#7
6-week mindfulness-based intervention (FOCUS)
increase
general mental health
caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer patients
-
Significant increases in general mental health
#8
6-week mindfulness-based intervention (FOCUS)
decrease
negative affect
caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer patients
-
significant decreases in negative affect
#9
Abstract

Despite high levels of stress, there are few empirically supported stress management interventions for caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) cancer patients. This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and various stress-related outcomes from pre- to post-treatment of a pilot, single-arm trial of a 6-week mindfulness-based intervention (FOCUS) for stress management. Caregivers (N = 21; 76% female; mean age = 57.43) were enrolled prior to patient transplant and received FOCUS during the first 90 days post-transplant. Findings indicated that FOCUS was highly feasible and acceptable (e.g., 71% attended at least four of six sessions; 100% reported using the skills learned at follow-up; high treatment engagement). Significant increases in mindfulness, post-traumatic growth, and general mental health were observed, along with significant decreases in negative affect (all ps < .05).

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultCaregiversFeasibility StudiesFemaleHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansMaleMiddle AgedMindfulnessNeoplasmsPilot ProjectsResilience, PsychologicalStress, PsychologicalTreatment Outcome
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality70/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations6
Citations/Year1.2
Relative Citation Ratio0.72
NIH Percentile38.6%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score2.05
Normalized Score0.68
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