Mindfulness in the Moment: A Five-Minute Meditation to Reduce COVID-19 Vaccination-Related Anxiety in Patients With Cancer.
Clinical journal of oncology nursing January 26, 2026 Amy Caramore, Justin M O'Leary, Raymond E Baser et al. 1 citation
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people with cancer experienced heightened anxiety. A brief, five-minute guided meditation, self-administered via personal mobile devices while waiting after a vaccination, significantly reduced acute anxiety more than usual care. Among 256 adult patients, 14% reported moderate to severe anxiety. The intervention is feasible for outpatient oncology settings and can be implemented by nurses to support emotional well-being.