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18550888

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-6-13
pubmed:abstractText
The hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) experience is emotionally and physically stressful for cancer patients who undergo this procedure. Mindfulness-based interventions have been studied in patients with various diagnoses, including cancer, although minimal work has applied this intervention to hospitalized patients. Use of mindfulness meditation has potential to provide HSCT patients with coping skills to deal with unpleasant symptoms and an uncertain future. This exploratory study examined feasibility, physiological arousal, and psychological and physical symptoms in HSCT patients participating in a mindfulness meditation intervention that begins before and continues throughout hospitalization and involves one-on-one guided sessions and daily practice using a 17-minute meditation CD. Of the 20 participants, 78.9% completed the intervention. Statistically significant decreases in heart and respiratory rates and improvements in symptoms immediately before and after each session were found. These findings demonstrate feasibility and preliminary support of a mindfulness meditation intervention with symptomatic, hospitalized cancer patients.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
1534-7354
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
7
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
62-9
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
Facing the challenges of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with mindfulness meditation: a pilot study.
pubmed:affiliation
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA. sbauerw@emory.edu
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't