Naslov
Complementary supportive therapy for a child in rehabilitation and palliative care

Autori
Kudek Mirošević, Jasna ; Stepan Giljević, Jasminka ; Miholić, Damir

Izvornik
Libri oncologici : Croatian journal of oncology (0300-8142) 39 (2011), 1-3; 31-35

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
guided imagery; thematic apperception test; supportive psychotherapy; child with malignant disease

Sažetak
The study included 23 patients (17 male, 6 female) with malignant diseases (brain tumor, Wilms tumor, Ewing’s sarcoma, Hodgkin’s disease) aged 4 to 17 years, admitted at the Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Department, Zagreb. The patients were included in individual complementary supportive therapy programs developed on the concepts of Ex-Gen creative therapy according to diagnosis, clinical picture and needs of each child. For the purpose of this study, the Multicultural Apperception Test TEMAS (“Tell-Me-A- Story”) was used which is both an evaluation instrument and a form of therapy known as guided imagery. The study results show that induced spontaneity and creativity had a prophylactic and therapeutic function. This was observable in children’s newly developed coping mechanisms and an improved quality of life during their complex treatment and rehabilitation.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Pedagogija

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