Stress Management and Resilience Training (SMART) program to decrease stress and enhance resilience among breast
Caitlin E Loprinzi1, Kavita Prasad, Darrell R Schroeder
1Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
A Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) program improved resilience and quality of life while reducing stress and anxiety in breast cancer patients. This brief intervention shows promise for enhancing well-being in this population.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychology
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Breast cancer diagnosis significantly impacts patients' mental health, leading to increased stress and anxiety.
- These psychological challenges often result in a diminished quality of life for individuals undergoing treatment or in recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) program.
- To determine if the SMART program can enhance resilience and decrease psychological distress (stress and anxiety) in breast cancer survivors.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 24 breast cancer survivors.
- Participants were assigned to either the SMART intervention group or a wait-list control group for 12 weeks.
- The intervention included group sessions, an individual session, and telephone follow-ups, with assessments of resilience, stress, anxiety, and quality of life.
Main Results:
- The SMART intervention group showed statistically significant improvements in resilience, perceived stress, anxiety, and quality of life at 12 weeks.
- No significant changes were observed in the control group for the measured outcomes.
- Twenty participants completed the study, indicating feasibility.
Conclusions:
- A brief, group-based resilience training program (SMART) is feasible for breast cancer survivors.
- The SMART program demonstrates potential efficacy in improving mental health and quality of life for this population.
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