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Holistic Healing for Women with Breast Cancer through a Mind, Body, and Spirit Self-Empowerment Program

Carolyn K. Kinney, R.N., Ph.D., H.N.C.

University of Texas Medical Branch

Denise M. Rodgers, M.Div.

Association for the Development of Mind/Body Potential, Inc.

Kathleen A. Nash, R.N., Ph.D., A.P.R.N., B.C.

University of Texas Medical Branch

Christell O. Bray, R.N., M.S.N., F.N.P., F.A.A.N.P.

University of Texas Medical Branch

This article reports results of an integrated mind-body-spirit self-empowerment program for breast cancer survivors. Fifty-one women at various stages of breast cancer completed a series of eclectic lessons offered in a support group format. The program followed an integrated and cumulative lesson plan that progressively and systematically introduced multiple strategies for creating a balance among mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. The program's goals were to enable participants to experience a reduction in distress, improve perceived quality of life, reach a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life, and experience a greater sense of perceived wellness. Self-assessments were obtained on four well-documented measures relating to both pre- and postprogram participation. Differences in pre- and postscores showed statistically significant improvement and large estimated effect sizes on all four measures. Participants' written comments provide examples of the scope and benefits of the program.

Key Words: nursing • holistic healing • theory-based intervention • self-empowerment • breast cancer

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 21, No. 3, 260-279 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0898010103254919
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