جامعة الكوت - University of kut - بحوث نوال مصطفى عبدالله الشنان

السنة	عنوان البحث	نشر البحث
2019	Mindfulness Based Intervention Program on Stress Reduction among the Elderly with Colorectal Cancer	Sohag Journal of Nursing Science
Background Mindfulness based intervention program offers an effective way of reducing stress among elderly with colorectal cancer. Aim This study aimed to evaluate the effect of mindfulness based intervention program on stress reduction among elderly with colorectal cancer. Design Quasi experimental design was utilized in this study. Setting This study was conducted on oncology institution and outpatient clinic of Sohag University Hospitals. Sample Purposive sample was used in this study included 327 elderly. Tools Two tools were utilized to collect data. Tool I: A structured interview questionnaire. It was consisting of three parts: demographic characteristics of the elderly, medical history and knowledge. Tool II: Part I: Mindful attention awareness scale. Part П: Perceived stress scale. Result 10% of elderly had good total knowledge pre intervention program, improved to 90% post implementation of intervention program, 50% of elderly had high stress in the last month pre intervention program improved to 70% of elderly had low stress in the last month post intervention program, 30% of elderly had high mindful attention awareness pre intervention program improved to70% of elderly had high Mindful Attention Awareness post intervention program. Conclusion The results of the present study suggest the effectiveness of mindfulness based intervention program on reduction of stress level in colorectal cancer elderly. Recommendation Continuous education program for all elderly about effect of mindfulness based intervention program on stress reduction for elderly with colorectal cancer.