The implementation of mindfulness-based interventions and educational interventions to support family caregivers of patients with cancer: A systematic review

PurposeThis review aims to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and educational interventions (EIs) as supportive care for family caregivers (FCs) of patients with cancer. Design and MethodsReview was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. The search protocol was performed using EBSCO, Google Scholar, and Science Direct for the studies published between 2007 and 2017. FindingsLittle evidence is available on the usefulness of MBIs among FCs of patients with cancer. However, the available evidence supports that MBIs have the potential to enhance overall well-being and reduce the burden for FCs. EIs have shown positive outcomes on some aspects of well-being and reducing the burden. Practice ImplicationsThe findings provide preliminary support for effectiveness of MBIs and EIs as a supportive care for FCs.