Abstract
Objective: This meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the e.ects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on the mental and physical health status of various cancer patients. Methods: Ten studies (randomized-controlled trials and observational studies) were found to be eligible for meta-analysis. Individual study results were categorized into mental and physical variables and Cohen's effect size d was computed for each category. Results: MBSR may indeed be helpful for the mental health of cancer patients (Cohen's effect size d=0.48); however, more research is needed to show convincing evidence of the effect on physical health (Cohen's effect size d=0.18). Conclusion: The results suggest that MBSR may improve cancer patients' psychosocial adjustment to their disease.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 571-579 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Psycho-Oncology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cancer
- Effect size
- Meta-analysis
- Mindfulness meditation
- Oncology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- Oncology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
