Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Couple Interventions on Psychological Distress in Patients With Cancer and Their
Meng Wei1,2, Maziah Ahmad Marzuki2, Xiaoguang Zhang3
1School of Nursing, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Aims:
To summarise and critically appraise the evidence of mindfulness-based interventions for psychological distress in patients with cancer and their partners.
Design:
A critical review.
Methods:
The critical appraisal checklists of the Centre for Evidence-Based Management were utilised for the quality appraisal while reporting the results using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Statement.
Data Sources:
Six electronic databases were searched, including MEDLINE, CINHAL, Embase, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, from inception to August 2023.
Results:
A total of six studies were included. Mindfulness-based interventions in general improved psychological distress among patients with cancer and their partners. However, the components of the interventions varied.
Conclusion:
Treating patients with cancer and their partners as a unit may improve psychological distress for both parties. It is recommended that cancer couples be involved in mindfulness-based interventions simultaneously to achieve positive effects. Future research into the effectiveness and best practices of mindfulness-based interventions remains necessary.
Implications For The Profession And/Or Patient Care:
The findings provide information and evidence for improving psychological distress among patients with cancer and their partners to guide the development of a mindfulness-based intervention.
Impact:
Mindfulness-based interventions were effective in improving psychological distress in patients with cancer and their partners. The effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions varied based on intervention formats. Engaging cancer couples in mindfulness-based intervention together may have a positive impact on both partners.
Reporting Method:
Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Statement 2020.
Patient Or Public Contribution:
No Patient or Public Contribution.
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