The Mindful Compassion Program Integrated with Body-Mind-Spirit Empowerment for Reducing Depression in Lung Cancer Patient-Caregiver Dyads.
Journal
Psychosocial intervention
Journal Volume
34
Journal Issue
1
Start Page
1
End Page
9
ISSN
2173-4712
Date Issued
2025-01
Author(s)
Huang, Feng-Ying
Chen, Yu-Ting
Hsieh, Chia-Chen
Abstract
This study compared the long-term effects of a mindful compassion program on improving depression in lung cancer patients, both in patient-caregiver dyads and in patient-only groups, and examined the moderating roles of anxiety and quality of life (QOL). Participants consisted of 56 dyads, who were randomly assigned to either the dyadic or patient-only groups. Data collection included various assessments at different time points: baseline (T0), end of intervention (T1), and follow-up at the 5th month (T2), 8th month (T3), and 14th month (T4). Patients in the dyadic group experienced a significant reduction in depressive symptoms. The dyadic intervention was particularly beneficial for younger patients and those with higher baseline QOL symptom distress. Improvements in patients' mindfulness and self-compassion contributed to reduced depression by enhancing general health and lowering anxiety. Additionally, caregivers' self-compassion played a role in reducing patients' depression by improving patients' QOL functioning and decreasing anxiety. Mindfulness and compassion interventions, whether provided dyadically or individually, can be tailored to each patient's specific condition.
Subjects
Anxiety
Depressive symptoms
Dyadic depression program
Mindfulness awareness
Self-compassion
SDGs
Type
journal article