Couple-Based Mind-Body Intervention For Patients With Metastatic Lung Cancer And Their Spouses.

179Background: Given the incurable nature of metastatic lung cancer, patients and their spouses are at risk of experiencing psychological and spiritual distress. To address these concerns, we developed a couple-based mind-body (CBMB) intervention. This formative research aimed to examine intervention acceptability and initially efficacy in patients with metastatic lung cancer undergoing treatment and their spouses. Methods: We first conducted focus groups followed by a single-arm trial. Focus group participants completed program exercises and then semi-structured interviews and written evaluations including Likert-scale and open-ended questions. In the single-arm trial, the four intervention session were delivered over a 2-week period focusing on cultivating mindfulness, interpersonal connection, gratitude and purpose. Couples completed measures of depressive symptoms (CES-D), cancer distress (IES), spiritual well-being (FACT-Sp) and sleep disturbances (PSQI) before and after the program. Results: Focus g...