Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association
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Feasibility of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program for early-stage breast cancer survivors.
To assess the feasibility of whether mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has a positive effect on breast cancer survivors' psychological status, psychosocial characteristics, symptoms, and quality of life (QOL) during the critical transition period from end of treatment to resumption of daily activities. ⋯ Participants enrolled in the MBSR classes generally were compliant. Significant improvement in psychological status, symptoms, and QOL can be achieved with MBSR use in this population.