Abstract
PurposeThe aim of this research was to explore the benefits of mindfulness-based psychological care (MBPC) and assess whether the intervention would be beneficial in reducing insomnia and emotional symptoms of leukemia patients receiving chemotherapy. MethodsA randomized control design study was applied in two hematology departments in a hospital in Zhengzhou. Patients in the experimental group received mindfulness-based psychological care(MBPC), and those in the control group received conventional care. Anxiety, depression, and sleeping problems were measured using the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, Self-Rating Depression Scale, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. ResultsStatistically significant differences were observed among anxiety, depression, and sleeping problems between the two groups in the post-test (P < 0.05). A significant decrease in anxiety and depression and an improvement in sleep were observed between pre- and post-interventions (P < 0.05) in the experimental group. ConclusionsMBPC significantly improved sleep quality and mood of the experimental group. It is an effective complementary therapy for leukemia treatment that is inexpensive, noninvasive, and associated with relaxation and pain reduction.
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