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Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Survivors of Lung Cancer and Their Partners: A Systematic Review.

International journal of behavioral medicine
October 1, 2023
Karen Kane McDonnell et al. (3 authors)
Systematic ReviewJournal ArticleHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to examine the content and delivery of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and summarize their effectiveness for lung cancer survivors and their partners.

Results Summary

The study found that MBIs showed strong feasibility and acceptability, with RCTs reporting significant improvements in cancer-related distress, depression, quality of life, self-compassion, mindfulness skills, and rumination.

Population

Lung cancer survivors and their partners (dyads).

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (7)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs)
increase
feasibility and acceptability
survivors of lung cancer and/or one selected partner (dyads)
-
reported strong feasibility and acceptability
#1
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs)
decrease
cancer-related distress
survivors of lung cancer and/or one selected partner (dyads)
-
reported significant outcomes for reduced
#2
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs)
decrease
depression
survivors of lung cancer and/or one selected partner (dyads)
-
reported significant outcomes for reduced
#3
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs)
increase
QOL
survivors of lung cancer and/or one selected partner (dyads)
-
reported significant outcomes for improved
#4
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs)
increase
self-compassion
survivors of lung cancer and/or one selected partner (dyads)
-
reported significant outcomes for improved
#5
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs)
increase
mindfulness skills
survivors of lung cancer and/or one selected partner (dyads)
-
reported significant outcomes for improved
#6
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs)
increase
rumination
survivors of lung cancer and/or one selected partner (dyads)
-
reported significant outcomes for improved
#7
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Survivors of lung cancer and their partners often have complex unresolved physical, psychosocial, and behavioral needs that can negatively affect the survivors' and partners' well-being. This systematic review aimed to (1) examine the content and delivery of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and (2) summarize and synthesize the current evidence for effectiveness of MBIs targeting survivors of lung cancer and/or one selected partner (dyads). METHOD: Six databases were searched for interventional studies published in English between 1980 and June 2020 using three terms (lung neoplasms, mindfulness, caregivers). For outcome measures, the interventions focused on behavioral change (meditation, yoga, stretching, breathing), symptom management (dyspnea, fatigue, sleep disruption, anxiety, depression, stress reduction), and knowledge. Two reviewers independently assessed article eligibility. One reviewer performed and another independently verified data extraction. The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials was used to critically appraise RCTs. RESULTS: Searching yielded 307 records, of which 64 were assessed for eligibility. Six studies investigated the impact of an MBI on survivors and partners. Four studies were single-arm feasibility studies; two were RCTs. Two feasibility studies and one RCT recruited romantic couples whereas the others recruited asymmetrical dyads. The single-arm studies reported strong feasibility and acceptability. RCTs reported significant outcomes for reduced cancer-related distress and depression, and improved QOL, self-compassion, mindfulness skills, and rumination. CONCLUSION: Dyadic intervention research is a growing field. Few interventions target individuals with lung cancer and their partners. No interventions target partners alone. Future research should evaluate rigorous methodologies that enhance the understanding of independent and interdependent health-related effects within dyads and across relationships and settings.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansQuality of LifeMindfulnessLung NeoplasmsAnxietySurvivors
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations12
Citations/Year6.0
Relative Citation Ratio4.04
NIH Percentile90.3%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.86
Normalized Score0.66
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