Ekin Secinti

Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

2 papers in the library · 20 citations · publishing 2024

Papers

Cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions for distress in patients with advanced cancer: A meta-analysis.

Psycho-oncology January 1, 2024 Ellen Krueger, Ekin Secinti, Jesse C Stewart et al. 14 citations

A meta-analysis of 37 randomized controlled trials found that cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions produce a small reduction in distress (Hedges's g = 0.21) and a minimal improvement in quality of life (Hedges's g = 0.15) for patients with advanced cancer. The two types of interventions did not differ in effectiveness. Delivering interventions to individuals rather than dyads or groups yielded larger effects on quality of life. No factors were found to moderate the effect on distress. The authors note that the small number and variable quality of studies limit the conclusions and call for more rigorous trials.

DOI: 10.1002/pon.6259 Full text Anxiety Depression Mindfulness Cancer +5

Preliminary validation of the Cognitive Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised in cancer populations.

Psycho-oncology January 1, 2024 Stella Snyder, Ekin Secinti, Kelly Chinh et al. 6 citations

A 10-item version of the Cognitive Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised (CAMS-R) shows promise for measuring mindfulness in people with cancer. In a sample of 404 patients with breast, gastrointestinal, lung, or prostate cancer (half with stage IV cancer, 51% women), the scale's original four-factor structure (attention, present focus, awareness, acceptance) with an overall mindfulness factor fit the data reasonably well. Internal consistency was excellent. Higher mindfulness scores correlated with greater self-compassion and lower anxiety, depressive symptoms, rumination, psychological inflexibility, and avoidant coping. The scale performed consistently across genders, cancer types, and cancer stages. Further research should test whether the CAMS-R can detect changes from mindfulness interventions.

DOI: 10.1002/pon.6260 Full text Mindfulness Cancer Invariance testing Measurement +2