Issues of mindfulness implementation for oncology caregivers.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: Burn out is high in oncology. We aim to evaluate the feasibility and identify the barriers for mindfulness implementation in oncology professionals. METHODS: We conducted a pilot study in which voluntary oncology caregivers entered mindfulness workshops, and complete online questionnaires. We also conducted a qualitative study to better identify the practical reasons which hamper the implementation of mindfulness in oncology caregivers having refused to participate. RESULTS: 83.3% of volunteers for the workshops were women, 60.00% (16/30) of caregivers completed the program. Caregivers' resistances to mindfulness practice were a lack of availability and information, complex organisation with limited free time, and accept spending time to take care of themselves. CONCLUSIONS: This work highlights the interest of mindfulness for caregivers in oncology, we have identified specific issues hindering the implementation of such technique which can be further investigated.