A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Culturally Adapted, Community-Based, Remotely Delivered Mindfulness Program for Latinx Patients With Breast Cancer is Acceptable and Feasible While Reducing Anxiety.
Global advances in integrative medicine and health January 1, 2024 Maria Juarez-Reyes, Erica Martinez, Lan Xiao et al. 7 citations
A culturally adapted, remotely delivered mindfulness intervention for Spanish-speaking Latinx patients with breast cancer was feasible and acceptable. All three feasibility benchmarks were met: 75% attended the first session, 96% completed at least 4 of 6 sessions, and 94% rated the program highly on a feasibility scale. Anxiety was significantly reduced at 3 months, though the small change may not be clinically meaningful. Depression declined but not significantly, and sleep did not change. The intervention used a novice facilitator and included cultural adaptations such as language, metaphor, and acknowledgment of spirituality.