A feasibility and acceptability study of an adaptation of the Mindful Self-Compassion program for adult cancer patients.

A feasibility and acceptability study of an adaptation of the Mindful Self-Compassion program for adult cancer patients. Palliat Support Care. 2019 Oct 09;:1-11 Authors: Brooker J, Julian J, Millar J, Prince HM, Kenealy M, Herbert K, Graham A, Smith R, Kissane D, Taylor K, Frydenberg M, Porter I, Fletcher J, Haines I, Burney S Abstract OBJECTIVES: Psychosocial interventions that mitigate psychosocial distress in cancer patients are important. The primary aim of this study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an adaptation of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program among adult cancer patients. A secondary aim was to examine pre-post-program changes in psychosocial wellbeing. METHOD: The research design was a feasibility and acceptability study, with an examination of pre- to post-intervention changes in psychosocial measures. A study information pack was posted to 173 adult cancer patients 6 months-5 years post-diagnosis, with an invitation to attend an eight-week group-based adaptation of the MSC program. RESULTS: Thirty-two (19%) consented to the program, with 30 commencing. Twenty-seven completed the program (mean age: 62.93 years, SD 14.04; 17 [63%] female), attending a mean 6.93 (SD 1.11) group sessions. There were no significant differences in medico-demographic factors between program-completers and those who did not consent. However, there was a trend toward shorter time since diagnosis in the ...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Tags: Palliat Support Care Source Type: research