Meditation awareness training (MAT) for people living with cancer: A thematic analysis of weekly diary reflections.

Key Points

• To explore the therapeutic significance of meditation awareness training for individuals living with cancer through diary reflections.
• Conducted thematic analysis of weekly diary reflections from participants
• Identified key themes related to resilience and self-compassion
• Refined the SG-MBI framework based on diary insights
• Participants reported increased resilience and self-compassion over time
• Themes indicated a values-driven identity reconstruction
• Findings highlighted the need for context-sensitive delivery of interventions in oncology