Purpose of review: The purpose of our critical examination is to present results and provide a synthesis of this body of work.
Recent findings: Sleep problems among cancer survivors are gaining research attention. To our knowledge, there have been six randomized control trials published from 2013 to 2015 that test the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on sleep as a primary or secondary outcome. Our examination of the literature highlights important methodological issues and variability among trials. We conclude our review by offering solutions to facilitate more scientific rigor in future studies.
Keywords: Cancer; Insomnia; Mindfulness; Sleep; Survivors.