마음챙김 요가가 유방암 생존자의 삶의 질에 미치는 영향

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to examine the physical and psychological benefitsafforded by a 6-week yoga program for breast cancer survivors. Methods: Eligible participants(per-screened) were to the intervention group 17. All participants completed pre- and post-testingassessments immediately before and after the Mindfulness yoga program. Statistical analyses were pairedsamples t-test by SPSS 19.0. Results: The Mindfulness yoga program participants(female) includedprimarily breast cancer survivors, on average 46.5 months post-diagnosis. Significant differences betweenpre and post at post-intervention were seen only in psychosocial(i.e. QOL; Role function, Appetite loss,Constipation and PSQI) Finally, there were also significant improvements in the program participantsfrom pre- to post-intervention on physical variables(Weight, BMI). Conclusion: The mindfulness yogaprogram has a positive effect on Quality of life in Breast cancer survivors. Future research might attemptto include control group and a longer program duration.