The effectiveness of spiritual meditation in cancer treatment. Personal history of malignant neoplasms of other organs and systems
Conditions
Interventions
Clinical trial study, single-arm, pre and post assessment. A group of women aged 20-65, diagnosed with cancer in one of the stages of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, are selected. We conduct quali
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants are exclusively women In one of the three stages, they are in diagnosis treatment, and recovery They are between 20 and 65 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Reluctance to continue the program Hospitalization of participants Having a serious mental illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cancer patients often experience fear and anxiety. The aim of the study is to improve patients' fear and anxiety through spiritual mindfulness. Timepoint: The questionnaire is filled in three stages before, after and two months after the intervention. Qualitative interview is done only after the intervention. Method of measurement: QLQ_SWB32 questionnaire is used for quantitative part. In-depth interviews are used for the qualitative part. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| With questionnaires and qualitative interviews, it is measured that spiritual meditation has been able to improve stress and anxiety. Timepoint: The questionnaire is filled in three stages before, after and two months after the meditation sessions. Qualitative interview is done only after spiritual meditation sessions. Method of measurement: The questionnaire is filled in three stages before, after and two months after the meditation sessions. Qualitative interview is done only after spiritual meditation sessions. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactNarges Rahmanian
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed