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Post-embolization syndrome (PES) was assessed 72 hours after TACE. Postoperative pain was evaluated using the numerical rating scale (NRS), while anxiety and depression were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Self-care efficacy was measured using the Strategies Used by People to Promote Health (SUPPH) scale. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to explore factors associated with PES.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Compared with standard care, the MBSR intervention was associated with significantly lower postoperative NRS pain scores at all assessed time points, reduced use and escalation of analgesic medications, and lower anxiety and depression scores (all\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u20090.05). Patients in the mindfulness group also demonstrated significantly higher SUPPH scores, indicating better self-care efficacy (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u20090.001). In addition, the incidence of PES and postoperative length of hospital stay were significantly lower in the mindfulness group. Logistic regression analysis showed that the mindfulness intervention was independently associated with a reduced risk of PES (OR = 0.55, 95% CI 0.31\u20130.96).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Mindfulness-based stress reduction combined with standard perioperative care was associated with improved pain control, psychological well-being, self-care efficacy, and reduced perioperative complications in patients with advanced HCC undergoing TACE. 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