Exploring the Feasibility of a Mindfulness-Music Therapy Intervention to Improve Anxiety and Stress in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

Context: Adolescent and young adults (AYAs) with cancer experience significant psychological distress due to cancer treatment that can persist long after treatment. However, little is known regarding optimal interventions to support the psychosocial needs of AYAs with cancer.Objective: The overall objective of this single arm, longitudinal, pilot study was to determine the feasibility of implementing a mindfulness-based music therapy intervention to improve anxiety and stress in AYAs receiving cancer treatment.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - December 7, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Robert Knoerl, Mazzola Emanuele, Heather Woods, Elizabeth Buchbinder, Lindsay Frazier, Ann LaCasce, Belinda T. Li, Marlise R. Luskin, Carolyn S. Phillips, Katherine Thornton, Donna L. Berry, Jennifer A. Ligibel Source Type: research