Utjecaj mindfulness tehnika na psihofizički status onkoloških bolesnika

master's thesis

• Title (english): The impact of mindfulness techniques on the psychophysical status of oncology patients
• Author: Tatjana Amidžić
• Mentor: Renata Martinec (mentor)
• Committee member: Renata Martinec (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Damir Miholić (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ana-Marija Bohaček (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-09-17, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Education/Rehabilitation Sciences

Abstract

Onkološke bolesti su jedan od vodećih uzroka smrtnosti u svijetu i predstavljaju značajan javnozdravstveni problem zbog svoje složenosti i raznolikosti. Unatoč napretku u dijagnostici i liječenju, onkološki bolesnici često se suočavaju s teškim psihološkim i fizičkim izazovima koji utječu na njihov ukupni oporavak i kvalitetu života. S obzirom na kompleksnost posljedica onkoloških bolesti potreban je holistički pristup pacijentima i uključivanje u različite terapijske tehnike. Jedan od pristupa koja je pokazao značajnu učinkovitost u području suočavanja sa stresom i podržavanja kvalitete života je mindfulness. U tom smislu definiran je cilj ovog rada koji se odnosio na ispitivanje utjecaja minfulnessa na psihofizički status oboljelih od malignih bolesti, s posebnim osvrtom na metodologiju istraživanja, primijenjene tehnike mindfulnessa i trajanje uključenosti u terapijski program. U tu svrhu proveden je pregled znanstvenih istraživanja dostupnih u bazama poput Hrčak, Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Ebsco i dr. Dobiveni rezultati istraživanja ukazuju na dobrobit primjene mindfulnessa u poticanju pozitivnih promjena u okviru fizioloških i psihosocijalnih odgovora pojedinca. Tehnike mindfulnessa, koje uključuju meditaciju, svjesno disanje i jogu, pružaju pacijentima alate za bolju emocionalnu regulaciju i suočavanje s bolešću. Mindfulness može značajno smanjiti razinu stresa i depresije kod onkoloških pacijenata, čime se poboljšava njihova sposobnost suočavanja s emocionalnim izazovima koji prate bolest. Isto tako, prakticiranje tehnika mindfulnessa može poboljšati fizički status oboljelih na način da smanjuje simptome umora i poboljšava kvalitetu sna. Kroz tehnike meditacije i svjesnog disanja, pacijenti mogu preusmjeriti fokus sa stresnih podražaja i boli na trenutke mira i prisutnosti, što značajno doprinosi njihovom općem blagostanju. Dobivene spoznaje potvrđuje da integracija mindfulness tehnika uz standardne terapijske intervencije može pružiti značajne dobrobiti, međutim potrebna su daljnja istraživanja koja bi omogućila detaljniju analizu i koncipiranje terapijskih protokola prilagođenih specifičnim i individualnim potrebama onkoloških bolesnika.

Abstract (english)

Oncological diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality in the world and represent a significant public health problem due to their complexity and diversity. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, cancer patients often face severe psychological and physical challenges that affect their overall recovery and quality of life. Considering the complexity of the consequences of oncological diseases, a holistic approach to patients and inclusion in various therapeutic techniques is needed. One of the approaches that has shown significant effectiveness in the field of coping with stress and supporting quality of life is mindfulness. In this sense, the goal of this work was defined, which was related to the examination of the influence of mindfulness on the psychophysical status of patients with malignant diseases, with special reference to the research methodology, applied mindfulness techniques and the duration of involvement in the therapeutic program. For this purpose, a review of scientific research available in databases such as Hrčak, Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Ebsco, etc. was carried out. The obtained research results indicate the benefits of applying mindfulness in encouraging positive changes in the physiological and psychosocial responses of an individual. Mindfulness techniques, which include meditation, conscious breathing and yoga, provide patients with tools for better emotional regulation and coping with illness. Mindfulness can significantly reduce stress and depression levels in cancer patients, thereby improving their ability to cope with the emotional challenges that accompany the disease. Likewise, practicing the mindfulness technique can improve the physical status of patients in a way that reduces symptoms of fatigue and improves the quality of sleep. Through meditation and conscious breathing techniques, patients can shift their focus from stressful stimuli and pain to moments of peace and presence, which significantly contributes to their overall well-being. The obtained knowledge confirms that the integration of mindfulness techniques with standard therapeutic interventions can provide significant benefits, but further research is needed to enable a more detailed analysis and design of therapeutic protocols adapted to the specific and individual needs of oncology patients.

• Keywords: mindfulness; onkološki bolesnici; psihofizički status; učinkovitost
• Keywords (english): mindfulness; oncology patients; psychophysical status; efficiency
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:158:105931
• Study programme: Title: University graduate study of Educational Rehabilitation; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni magistar/magistra edukacijske rehabilitacije (sveučilišni magistar/magistra edukacijske rehabilitacije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-10-17 08:59:58