Mindfulness Meditation for Oncology Patients: Adapting Practice in Times of Pandemic
Méditation de pleine conscience pour les patients en oncologie : adapter la pratique en temps de pandémie
A. Couillet, B. Mastroianni, J. Hailloud, M.-P. Le Bris, G. Chvetzoff
Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.16, No.1, pp. 182-191, 2022, DOI:10.3166/pson-2022-0183
Abstract Meditation workshops were offered to patients,
and we observed their feasibility during their oncology care.
They were adapted to Covid-19: one session face-to-face,
the second by videoconference. Data were analyzed retrospectively. A mixed analysis was carried out: the quantitative part evaluated the participation in the workshops, the
characteristics of the patients, and the impact of the workshops. The qualitative part focused on the appropriation of
this tool by the patients. Concerning feasibility, 66.7% of
patients completed the program without differences between
face-to-face and videoconference groups. We find an improvement in mindfulness skills, a decrease in anxiety and physical pain, and… More >