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  • Mindfulness groups for men with advanced prostate cancer: a pilot study to assess feasibility and effectiveness and the role of peer support

    Author(s)
    Chambers, Suzanne Kathleen
    Foley, Elizabeth
    Galt, Elizabeth
    Ferguson, Megan
    Clutton, Samantha
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Chambers, Suzanne K.
    Year published
    2012
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    Abstract
    Purpose Men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer experience higher psychological distress and greater unmet supportive care needs than men with localized disease. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapy group intervention was pilot tested for acceptability and effectiveness in this patient group. Methods Nineteen men were initially recruited to three groups and 12 completed final assessments. Outcomes assessed included anxiety, depression, cancer-related distress, prostate cancer-specific quality of life, and mindfulness skills at baseline, immediately, and 3 months post-intervention. Satisfaction measures and ...
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    Purpose Men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer experience higher psychological distress and greater unmet supportive care needs than men with localized disease. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapy group intervention was pilot tested for acceptability and effectiveness in this patient group. Methods Nineteen men were initially recruited to three groups and 12 completed final assessments. Outcomes assessed included anxiety, depression, cancer-related distress, prostate cancer-specific quality of life, and mindfulness skills at baseline, immediately, and 3 months post-intervention. Satisfaction measures and in-depth interviews were undertaken post-intervention to describe men's personal experiences of the groups. Results Significant improvements were observed for anxiety (p?=?0.027), avoidance (p?=?0.032), and mindfulness skills (p?=?0.019), with a trend for a reduction in fear of cancer recurrence (p?=?0.062). Effect sizes were moderate to large. A shared group identity, acceptance of, and learning from other group members were key aspects of the group context that contributed to acceptance of progressive disease. Conclusions Mindfulness-based group interventions appear to have utility in this patient group and show promise for reducing anxiety, avoidance, and fear of cancer recurrence. Peer learning appeared to be helpful in generating acceptance of advancing disease.
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    Journal Title
    Supportive Care in Cancer
    Volume
    20
    Issue
    6
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-011-1195-8
    Subject
    Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology
    Medical and Health Sciences
    Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/41677
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