title: A Cost-Effective Mindfulness Stress Reduction Program: A Randomized Control Trial for Breast Cancer Survivors.
abstract: Many breast cancer survivors continue to experience residual symptoms including anxiety, cognitive impairment, depression, fatigue, and pain. In this study, the cost-effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction intervention for breast cancer survivors was examined. The cost of the program was assessed from the societal perspective, accounting for both direct medical and patient opportunity costs. The cost per quality-adjusted life year was relatively low compared to the cost-utility findings of other published breast cancer interventions. The program appears to provide for significantly improved health-related quality of life at a comparativelv low cost.
authors.forename: Cecile A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Lengacher
authors.forename: Kevin E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Kip
authors.forename: Richard R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Reich
authors.forename: Benjamin M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Craig
authors.forename: Mulubrhan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mogos
authors.forename: Sophia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramesar
authors.forename: Carly L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Paterson
authors.forename: Jerrica R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Farias
authors.forename: Etienne
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pracht
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003710:Demography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D064866:Mindfulness; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*; D055815:Young Adult