Cancer-Related Search for Meaning Increases Willingness to Participate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Conclusion. Our study indicates that patients searching for meaning are receptive to MBSR. Nonwhite patients and those experiencing high levels of anxiety are most likely to endorse a search for meaning. Future research is needed to understand how best to support patients who are searching for meaning and remove barriers to evidence-based programs like MBSR.

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Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - April 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Garland, S. N., Stainken, C., Ahluwalia, K., Vapiwala, N., Mao, J. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research