RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06349395

The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training Before Mastectomy on Postoperative Pain in Early Period

Sponsor

Istanbul Nisantasi University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain Management

Summary

This research aims to investigate the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction training given before mastectomy on postoperative early period pain and the fear of movement caused by pain. According to the World Health Organization, 18.1 million new cancer diagnoses are made each year, with breast cancer being the most common type among women, accounting for 24.2% of all cancers diagnosed. In Turkey, the incidence of breast cancer was determined as 22,345 in 2018. Breast cancer significantly affects women's quality and length of life. Surgical intervention is the most commonly chosen treatment method for cases of localized breast cancer. Pain and limited movement are among the most common problems encountered after surgery. Non-pharmacological methods have been shown to be effective in pain management, with the mindfulness-based stress reduction technique being one of these methods. This technique is described as an effective treatment for conditions such as pain, depression, and addiction, with high levels of mindfulness being associated with greater self-esteem, optimism, and empathy, whereas low levels of mindfulness are linked to depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and acute pain.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study examines whether mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training — a structured program teaching meditation, breathing, and body awareness — before breast cancer surgery reduces pain in the days following the operation. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older and scheduled for breast cancer surgery under general anesthesia - You can read, write, and speak Turkish - You have never participated in a mindfulness-based stress reduction program before - Your vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, oxygen levels) were normal during and after surgery **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a physical condition that prevents you from participating in mindfulness training - You received narcotic (opioid) pain medications or inconsistent pain control after surgery - You had antibiotics with a different active ingredient than other participants - You were unable to provide informed consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERMBSR surgical nursing care

This study delivered an eight-session mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program online to its intervention group, each lasting about two hours, incorporating daily exercises monitored via phone. The evaluation of MBSR's effectiveness focused on postoperative pain at 6, 12, 18, and 24 hours after surgery and assessed fear of movement before starting arm exercises on the 5th day post-mastectomy. This approach provided a detailed examination of MBSR's role in pain and movement fear management, highlighting its potential as a preoperative care component for breast cancer patients.