Mindful breathing for cancer pain: efficacy of a single 20-minute session - a randomised controlled study.

Autor:	Tan SB; Department of Palliative Medicine, Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang Jaya, Malaysia., Chai CS; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Malaysia., Ng DLC; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Malaysia nlcdiana@unimas.my., Zainuddin SI; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Capelle DP; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Lam CL; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Ang CM; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Chai WL; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Ishak NNN; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Ong YX; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Ngu YX; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	BMJ supportive & palliative care [BMJ Support Palliat Care] 2024 Aug 20. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 20.
DOI:	10.1136/spcare-2023-004762
Abstrakt:	Objectives: Cancer pain is a prevalent and challenging symptom affecting a significant number of patients globally, with inadequate control remaining a substantial challenge despite advancements in pain management. Non-pharmacological interventions, including mindfulness-based approaches, have shown promise in alleviating cancer-related pain. This study aimed to explore the efficacy of a single session of 20-minute mindful breathing in reducing pain among patients with cancer. Methods: A randomised controlled study was conducted at the University of Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia, involving adult cancer inpatients with a pain score of ≥4/10. Participants were randomly assigned to a 20-minute mindful breathing intervention or a 20-minute supportive listening control group. Outcome measures included pain intensity, pain unpleasantness and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale score, assessed before and after the intervention. Results: The 20-minute mindful breathing sessions demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing pain intensity, pain unpleasantness and anxiety compared with the control group. Conclusion: This research broadens the repertoire of cancer pain management by highlighting the rapid and holistic benefits of a single session of 20-minute mindful breathing. The findings suggest the potential integration of brief mindfulness exercises into routine cancer care to enhance pain management and overall well-being. Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared. (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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