A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Culturally Adapted, Community-Based, Remotely Delivered Mindfulness Program for Latinx Patients With Breast Cancer is Acceptable and Feasible While Reducing Anxiety
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study adapted a mindfulness intervention for Spanish-speaking Latinx cancer patients, finding it feasible and acceptable. The intervention showed potential for reducing anxiety in this population.
Area Of Science
- Oncology
- Psychiatry
- Health Disparities
Background
- Limited evaluation of mindfulness interventions for Latinx cancer patients in Spanish.
- Need for culturally adapted mental health support for diverse cancer populations.
Purpose Of The Study
- To culturally adapt and evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a mindfulness intervention for Spanish-speaking Latinx patients with cancer.
- To assess secondary outcomes including changes in anxiety, depression, and sleep.
Main Methods
- Culturally adapted mindfulness intervention delivered remotely to 31 Spanish-speaking Latinx breast cancer patients.
- Randomized controlled trial with a wait-list control group over 6 weekly sessions.
- Feasibility and acceptability measured by attendance, completion rates, and Likert scale ratings; anxiety, depression, and sleep assessed over 18 months.
Main Results
- Feasibility benchmarks met: 75% first session attendance, 96% completed 4/6 sessions, 94% rated feasibility ≥4.
- High acceptability scores (≥4) for usefulness and relevance across all sessions.
- Significant reduction in anxiety at 3 months post-intervention (P=.04), though clinical significance is unclear; no significant changes in depression or sleep.
Conclusions
- A culturally adapted, remotely delivered mindfulness intervention is feasible and acceptable for Spanish-speaking Latinx patients with breast cancer.
- The intervention demonstrated potential for reducing anxiety in this population.
- Highlights the importance of culturally tailored mental health interventions in oncology care.
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