Meta-analysis and systematic review: Mindfulness intervention for informal cancer caregivers

Other Titles

Caregivers of Oncology Patients

Abstract

Cancer caregivers experience increased psychological distress, decreased QOL, and increased risks of medical illness and death. Studies have suggested that mindfulness interventions decrease psychological distress and increase QOL in patients. The purpose of this review is to determine the effects of mindfulness interventions on psychological distress of cancer caregivers.

Description

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

Authors

Colleen Kurzawa
Joyce J. Fitzpatrick

Author Details

Colleen Kurzawa, MFA, MSN, School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, RN, FAAN, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Sigma Membership

Delta Omega

Lead Author Affiliation

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Informal Caregivers, Mindfulness, Psychological Distress

Recommended Citation

Kurzawa, Colleen and Fitzpatrick, Joyce J., "Meta-analysis and systematic review: Mindfulness intervention for informal cancer caregivers" (2017). Convention. 51.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/51

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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