Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
cancer patients, relatives or partners of cancer patients
Brief summary
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training program that is offered in the investigator hospital, more specifically on quality of life, coping strategies and partner relationship by using questionnaires. To asses the possible impact of this treatment on the latter domain, partners of the patients with a cancer diagnosis are invited to join the training program.
Detailed description
Patients with breast cancer often experience anxiety, depression, stress and reduced quality of life. As such, there is an increased interest in the implementation of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program as an additional supportive treatment. MBSR is a structured group program that aims at reducing stress levels by enhancing awareness of the present moment in combination with a non-judgemental attitude. The study evaluates the effects of an 8-week MBSR program on quality of life, mood, depression, stress and coping skills in breast cancer patients. Breast cancer patients of the Breast Clinic of the Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel participate in the MBSR program. Before and after the training program patients filled out questionnaires evaluating quality of life, coping skills, emotional functioning, stress and aspects of mindfulness.
Interventions
8-week mindfulness training program
Sponsors
Belgian Federal Public Service, Food Chain Safety and Environment
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
For patients: * Cancer diagnosis * Between the age of 18 until 70 * Dutch speaking For partners: * between the age of 18 until 70 * dutch speaking
Exclusion criteria
for patients and partners: * Ongoing radiation therapy * Psychiatric disorders * Previous experience with mindfulness or meditation related techniques * Pregnancy * No or insufficient understanding of the Dutch language
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| quality of life (FACT) before training | day 1 |
| Quality of life (FACT) after training | day 48 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) | day 1 |
| Freiburg Mindfulness Scale | day 1 |
| Cancer Coping Questionnaire (CCQ) | day 1 |
| Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI) | day48 |
| Profile of Mood Scale (POMS) | day 48 |
| Profile Of Mood Scale (POMS) | day 1 |
Countries
Belgium
Outcome results
None listed