Cecile A Lengacher, Kevin E Kip, Michelle Barta, Janice Post-White, Paul B Jacobsen, Maureen Groer, Brandy Lehman, Manolete S Moscoso, Rajendra Kadel, Nancy Le, Loretta Loftus, Craig A Stevens, Mokenge P Malafa, Melissa Molinari Shelton
PURPOSE: To investigate whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction program for cancer (MBSR-C) improved psychological and physical symptoms, quality of life (QOL), and stress markers among advanced-stage cancer patients and caregivers. DESIGN: A pilot within-subject design was used. METHOD: Patients previously diagnosed with advanced-stage breast, colon, lung, or prostate cancer and on treatment were recruited from the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute...
September 2012: Journal of Holistic Nursing: Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association