Abstract

This poster presents what the literature reports as the effects of MBSR on stress and fatigue levels of cancer patients and survivors. There is evidence from these studies that suggests MBSR is effective for reducing the fatigue and anxiety of cancer patients and survivors.

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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Kylie Marie Straub, SN, School of Nursing, Carroll University, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA

Sigma Membership

Tau Mu

Lead Author Affiliation

Carroll University, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Cancer, MBSR, Stress

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on stress and fatigue in cancer patients and survivors

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This poster presents what the literature reports as the effects of MBSR on stress and fatigue levels of cancer patients and survivors. There is evidence from these studies that suggests MBSR is effective for reducing the fatigue and anxiety of cancer patients and survivors.