Study protocol on comparative effectiveness of mindfulness meditation and qigong on psychophysiological outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial

Study protocol on comparative effectiveness of mindfulness meditation and qigong on psychophysiological outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Colorectal cancer imposes threats to patients’ well-being. Although most physical symptoms can be managed by medication, psychosocial stressors may complicate survival and hamper quality of life. Mindfulness and Qigong, two kinds of mind-body exercise rooted in Eastern health phi...

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Main Authors: Rainbow T. H. Ho, Adrian H. Y. Wan, Jessie S. M. Chan, S. M. Ng, K. F. Chung, Cecilia L. W. Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
Mindfulness
Qigong
Baduanjin
Colorectal cancer
Randomized controlled trial (RCT)
Salivary cortisol
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-017-1898-6

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