Islamic Mindfulness-Based Caring as an Intervention to Manage Fatigue
Maria Komariah1, Urai Hatthakit2, Nongnut Boonyoung2
1Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia.
Summary
Islamic Mindfulness-based Caring (IMC) significantly reduced fatigue in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. This intervention, administered by nurses, demonstrated notable improvements in patient well-being over time.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Nursing
- Psychology
Background:
- Fatigue is a common and debilitating side effect for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- Existing interventions may not fully address the holistic needs of patients, necessitating exploration of complementary approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Islamic Mindfulness-based Caring (IMC) in alleviating fatigue among breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
- To assess the impact of IMC on fatigue levels over a defined period.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental study involving 112 female stage III breast cancer patients in Bandung, Indonesia.
- The experimental group received IMC plus usual care; the control group received usual care only.
- Fatigue was measured using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) on days 1, 3, 23, and 44, with data analyzed using Mixed-Effects Linear Regression.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant reduction in fatigue was observed in the IMC group compared to the control group on days 23 (p=.001) and 44 (p<.001).
- Increased time was significantly associated with lower fatigue scores (p<.05).
- Mixed-Effects Linear Regression confirmed a significant interaction between time and IMC intervention on fatigue scores at day 44 (adjusted β coefficient: 6.62).
Conclusions:
- Nurse-administered Islamic Mindfulness-based Caring (IMC) is an effective intervention for reducing chemotherapy-induced fatigue in breast cancer patients.
- IMC offers a promising complementary approach to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.
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