Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Oncology: Effects on Psychological Well-Being and Coping A Narrative Review
Year: 2026
Type: review
Abstract: Cancer diagnosis and treatment are frequently associated with significant psychologicaldistress, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, emotional dysregulation, and reduced qualityof life. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction(MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), have increasingly beenintegrated into psycho-oncology care as supportive therapeutic approaches. The presentnarrative review synthesizes current evidence regarding the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions among cancer patients and survivors. Literature from peer-reviewedstudies published between 2010 and 2025 was reviewed using databases including PubMed,PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Findings from randomizedcontrolled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses consistently indicate thatmindfulness-based interventions contribute to reductions in anxiety, depression,psychological distress, cancer-related fatigue, and sleep disturbances while improving copingabilities, emotional regulation, and overall quality of life. Despite promising findings,methodological limitations such as heterogeneity in intervention protocols, reliance on self-report measures, and limited long-term follow-up remain evident. Overall, the evidencesupports mindfulness-based interventions as valuable complementary approaches withinsupportive oncology care. Future research should focus on standardized intervention protocolsand long-term outcomes to further strengthen the evidence base.
Authors: Kavana B R, Sherin Basilica Rani
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7221251809