A Pilot Study Evaluating the Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Psychological Status, Physical Status, Salivary Cortisol, and Interleukin-6 Among Advanced-Stage Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

2012163 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Cecile A. Lengacher · University of South Florida

Kevin E. Kip

Michelle Barta · University of South Florida

Janice Post‐White · University of Minnesota

Paul B. Jacobsen · Moffitt Cancer Center

Abstract

MBSR-C may be a beneficial intervention for reducing stress, anxiety, cortisol levels, and symptoms in advanced-stage cancer patients and may also benefit caregivers.

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Cancer survivorship and care Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies

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Published in: Journal of Holistic Nursing

Volume 30, Issue 3, pp. 170-185

DOI: 10.1177/0898010111435949

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A Pilot Study Evaluating the Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Psychological Status, Physical Status, Salivary Cortisol, and Interleukin-6 Among Advanced-Stage Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

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