Abstract
Mindfulness decreases psychological distress and improves QOL in many people. Little is known regarding the effects of mindfulness interventions on cancer caregivers. Findings may suggest the incorporation of mindfulness to decrease caregiver's psychological distress and increase caregiver's quality of life that may be reflected in decreased morbidity and mortality.
Sigma Membership
Delta Omega
Lead Author Affiliation
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Cancer Patients, Informal Caregivers, Mindfulness
Recommended Citation
Kurzawa, Colleen and Fitzpatrick, Joyce J., "Mini-mindfulness intervention for caregivers of individual with cancer" (2017). Convention. 414.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/414
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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Mini-mindfulness intervention for caregivers of individual with cancer
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Mindfulness decreases psychological distress and improves QOL in many people. Little is known regarding the effects of mindfulness interventions on cancer caregivers. Findings may suggest the incorporation of mindfulness to decrease caregiver's psychological distress and increase caregiver's quality of life that may be reflected in decreased morbidity and mortality.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.