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Islamic Mindfulness-Based Caring as an Intervention to Manage Fatigue

Maria Komariah1, Urai Hatthakit2, Nongnut Boonyoung2

  • 1Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia.

Journal of Holistic Nursing : Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association
|July 17, 2023
PubMed

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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.

Keywords:
Islamic mindfulness-based caringbreastbreast cancerfatiguefemale

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