A structured mindfulness intervention improved existential well-being and advance care planning self-efficacy in patients with advanced cancer, with moderate improvements in psychological outcomes. The intervention also led to improved quality of life for caregivers. The study involved 55 patient-caregiver dyads in a pilot randomized controlled trial. Patients in the mindfulness intervention group showed significant increases in well-being and self-efficacy for advance care planning. While other group differences were not statistically significant, patients in the intervention group showed a trend towards increased psychological well-being, while caregivers showed improved quality of life. The study was led by Catherine E. Mosher and published in BMC Palliative Care.
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Mindfulness May Aid Cancer Patients in End-of-Life Planning
