Benefits of a mindfulness and compassion program for cancer patients: experience in a Spanish public hospital setting.
Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico April 17, 2025 Marcial Arredondo, Ferran Mestanza, Ruth Carpio et al. 1 citation
An 8-week mindfulness and compassion program for cancer patients and their relatives, delivered in person and online, was feasible within a public hospital setting. Among 142 evaluable participants, 90 completed the program. Scores on measures of general psychological distress and anxiety and depression significantly decreased after the program. In qualitative feedback, participants reported greater awareness in health decisions, improved relationship with their illness, emotional support, and enhanced daily life. The program led to significant improvements in psychological well-being for both patients and their relatives.