| Title: |
The effect of mindfulness‐based interventions on biomarkers in cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review. |
| Authors: |
Matiz, Alessio, Scaggiante, Bruna, Conversano, Ciro, Gemignani, Angelo, Pascoletti, Gaetano, Fabbro, Franco, Crescentini, Cristiano |
| Source: |
Stress & Health: Journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress; Aug2024, Vol. 40 Issue 4, p1-28, 28p |
| Subject Terms: |
COMPETENCY assessment (Law), PSYCHOTHERAPY, LEUKOCYTE count, LEUKOCYTES, HORMONES, MINDFULNESS, CANCER patients, TREATMENT effectiveness, HYDROCORTISONE, SYSTEMATIC reviews, MEDLINE, HEART beat, GENE expression, RESPIRATORY measurements, ONLINE information services, TUMOR classification, BLOOD pressure, TELOMERES, CYTOKINES, BIOMARKERS, C-reactive protein, WELL-being |
| Abstract: |
Various reviews and meta‐analyses have shown the positive effects of mindfulness‐based interventions (MBIs) on the mental health of cancer patients and survivors. Some studies have also investigated the impact of MBIs on physiological markers of health in oncology, but a systematic review has not been conducted in this field. The current paper aims to fill this gap in the literature. Following preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta‐analyses 2020 guidelines, data were obtained from the databases of Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science in May 2022. Twenty‐five studies were included. Globally, 35 biomarkers were employed in these studies and were categorized 8 groups (cortisol; blood pressure (BP), heart rate, and respiratory rate; C‐reactive protein; telomere length and telomerase activity (TA); genetic signature; cytokines and hormones; leucocyte activation; leucocyte count and cell subpopulation analysis). In seven of these categories of biomarkers, positive effects of MBIs were observed. The most promising results were obtained for cortisol, BP, TA and pro‐inflammatory gene expression. However, the generally low number of studies per single biomarker limits the possibility to draw reliable conclusions. The present review presents a comprehensive state‐of‐the‐art for MBIs in oncology on biomarkers, confirming MBIs' potential for improving physiological health in cancer patients and survivors besides those already shown in literature on psychological well‐being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |
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