Table 2.

Quantitative analysis of qualitative data from pre-study interviews.

Pre-study Interview Analysis (N, %)	Patients (N = 43)	Caregivers (N = 20)	Total (N = 63)
Prior meditation or related experience
Prior meditation exposure	32 (74.4)	13 (65.0)	45 (71.4)
No prior related experience	7 (16.3)	4 (20.0)	11 (17.5)
Reasons for participation
Learn a new skill	17 (40.0)	3 (15.0)	20 (31.7)
Reduce anxiety/stress	12 (28.0)	7 (35.0)	19 (30.2)
Curiosity	10 (23.3)	2 (10.0)	12 (19.0)
Learn how to live with cancer	9 (21.9)	1 (5.0)	10 (15.9)
Family/friend recommendation	5 (11.6)	1 (5.0)	6 (9.5)
Find a more positive outlook	5 (11.6)	1 (5.0)	6 (9.5)
Learn how to be present	3 (7.0)	1 (5.0)	4 (6.3)
Find a community	1 (2.3)	0 (0.0)	1 (1.6)
Caregiver joining to support patient		15 (75.0)
Expectations/perceived benefits
Gain perspective or insight	22 (51.2)	8 (40.0)	30 (47.6)
Social support	20 (46.5)	10 (50.0)	30 (47.6)
Stress management	16 (37.2)	12 (60.0)	28 (44.4)
Being in the moment	12 (28.0)	5 (25.0)	17 (27.0)
Develop a structured practice	10 (23.3)	5 (25.0)	15 (23.8)
Positive effect on cancer	9 (21.9)	1 (5.0)	10 (15.9)
Pain relief	6 (14.0)	0 (0.0)	6 (9.5)
Accept living with cancer	4 (9.3)	3 (15.0)	7 (11.1)
Unsure/no expectations	3 (7.0)	1 (5.0)	4 (6.3)
Anticipated challenges
Finding time	12 (28.0)	8 (40.0)	20 (31.7)
Illness/fatigue	5 (11.6)	2 (10.0)	7 (11.1)
Adherence	4 (9.3)	0 (0.0)	4 (6.3)
Sharing in a group	4 (9.3)	3 (15.0)	7 (11.1)
Discomfort with technology	4 (9.3)	2 (10.0)	6 (9.5)
Perceived impact on communication/personal relationships
Improve personal relationships/communication	27 (62.8)	14 (70.0)	41 (65.1)
Inspire others to meditate	7 (16.3)	1 (5.0)	8 (12.7)
No impact	5 (11.6)	2 (10.0)	7 (11.1)