Kvillemo, P., & Branstrom, R. (2011). Experiences of a mindfulness-based stress-reduction intervention among patients with cancer. Cancer Nursing, 34, 24–31.
To examine the perceived effects and experiences of mindfulness-based stress-reduction (MBSR) training as described by patients with cancer
Eight group sessions of a modified MBSR program using relaxation, meditation, and yoga exercises. The instructors were two clinical psychologists. At the end of the intervention, quantitative psychological measures were assessed and participants were invited to participate in a semistructured telephone interview regarding their experiences. This study reports on the data from the qualitative analysis of interviews.
A qualitative study design was used.
Thematic analysis of audiotaped interview transcripts
Meditation and yoga exercises were experienced as most positive. The group itself offered a positive effect through shared experience, nonjudgmental approach, and acceptance.
The thematic analysis was insufficient to offer support for the researchers’ conclusions.
This intervention requires significant training, time, and effort for implementation.