Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Survivors of Lung Cancer and Their Partners: A Systematic Review.
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
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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.