| 20 min mindful breathing (n =20) | Median (IQR) | Z | P value | |
| T0 | T20 | |||
| Pain | 3.0 (4) | 2.5 (6) | −0.725 | 0.468 |
| Tiredness | 5.0 (4) | 4.0 (6) | −1.63 | 0.103 |
| Drowsiness | 5.0 (4) | 3.0 (4) | −2.087 | 0.037 |
| Nausea | 0.0 (1) | 0.0 (0) | −1.826 | 0.068 |
| Lack of appetite | 6.0 (2) | 4.5 (4) | −2.39 | 0.017 |
| Shortness of breath | 2.5 (7) | 3.0 (6) | −0.473 | 0.636 |
| Depression | 5.5 (5) | 3.0 (5) | −2.91 | 0.004 |
| Anxiety | 5.0 (7) | 3.0 (5) | −2.32 | 0.02 |
| Well-being | 5.0 (3) | 5.0 (4) | −2.972 | 0.003 |
| Total score | 38.3 (12.9) | 28.3 (15.5) | −4.312 | < 0.001 |