• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.140-144
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• 2023

Many terminally ill cancer patients grapple with a range of physical, psychological, and social challenges. Therefore, it is critical to offer effective psychological interventions to assist them in managing these issues and enhancing their quality of life. This brief communication provides a concise overview of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), along with empirical evidence of its application for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in hospice and palliative care settings and an overview of future directions of ACT interventions in South Korea. ACT, a third-wave type of cognitive behavioral therapy, is a model of psychological flexibility that promotes personal growth and empowerment across all life areas. Currently, there is substantial evidence from overseas supporting the effectiveness of ACT on health-related outcomes among patients with various diseases, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. The necessity and significance of conducting ACT-based empirical research in hospice and palliative care settings in South Korea are discussed.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.183-197
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• 2020

Purpose: In this study, the researchers closely investigated the psychosocial problems faced by terminal cancer patients and their family members in hospice palliative care units. Methods: The investigators conducted four sessions of art therapy intervention programs for the terminal cancer patients and their family members, carried out in-depth interviews about the influence of the cancer experience on their family function and quality of life, and analyzed their experiences using grounded theory methodology. Results: After providing autonomous written informed consent, six pairs of terminally ill cancer patients and their family members, accounting for a total of 17 participants with the inclusion of additional family members who took part sporadically, took part in the art therapy intervention and interviews. The raw data, in the form of verbatim records, were analyzed according to the procedures of grounded theory (open, axial, and selective coding). Through these processes, a total of 154 concepts, 56 subcategories, and 13 categories were identified. Families were classified into four types according to their family function, quality of life, and attitude toward death. Though the art therapy intervention, patients and their family members experienced three stages over time. Conclusion: This research focused on essential aspects of the family relationships and the art therapy experiences of terminal cancer patients and their family members through an art therapy intervention in the context of hospice palliative care. Based on these observations, the researchers constructed a theoretical rationale for art therapy interventions delivered to patients and their family members in the process of hospice palliative care.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.17-26
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• 2020

Purpose: This study was conducted to develop a hospice music therapist training program and to evaluate its effects. Methods: The educational program consisted of training on the theory of hospice and the theory and practice of hospice music therapy. The course lasted for 4 weeks, with 8 hours of training per week, and 33 music therapists completed the course. In order to assess the effectiveness of the course, participants' knowledge and confidence regarding hospice music therapy and readiness for hospice music therapy before and after education were measured. The statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 18.0 and the paired t-test was used to assess the effectiveness of the program. Results: The trainees showed significant improvements in knowledge (P<0.001) and confidence (P<0.001) in all areas of this course, as well as in readiness for hospice music therapy (P<0.001). Participants' satisfaction with the lectures was assessed using a 5-point Likert scale. The average score for all lecture areas exceeded 4 (yes), and the satisfaction level was mostly high. Students were most satisfied with the lectures on music therapy theory, followed in order by those on music therapy practice and hospice theory. Conclusion: This hospice music therapist training program is considered to be suitable because of its positive educational effects and the high satisfaction of participants with the lectures. In order to provide high-quality music therapy services to patients and their families, this training course should be regularly offered to cultivate competent music therapists, and the content of the education should be standardized and applied in various clinical settings.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.85-96
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• 2021

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigatecomplementary therapiesprovided at hospice palliative care facilities in South Koreaas designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Methods: The survey was conducted via e-mail from September 2 to September 23, 2020, with responsesfrom 109 therapists and 59 managers from 55 different hospice care facilities. Results: Hospices provided an average of 3.67 different types of therapies, ranging from 1 to 7 different types. The most common types of therapies were horticultural therapy (81.4%), music therapy (79.7%), art therapy (76.3%), and aromatherapy (57.6%). The average frequency of sessions was once a week, the median duration was 60 minutes. Most therapists (96.3%) had qualifications, but the certification-issuing organizations and training intensiveness varied greatly. None of the therapists were employed on a full-time basis, and their average monthly income was KRW 270,000. Therapists and managers gave average scores of 8.90 and 8.38 out of 10, respectively, regarding the positive impact of complementary therapies on patients. Conclusion: In order for patients and their families to benefit from complementary therapiesat hospice care facilities, in addition tobetter terms of employment for therapists, evidence-based guidelines for different types of therapies are needed so that therapy sessions can be conducted according to the theoretical underpinnings and characteristics of the type of therapy. It is expected that the results of this study will be used for policy-making in support of therapy as an essential hospice service.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.27-41
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• 2023

Purpose: Pediatric palliative care is a rapidly developing multidisciplinary approach that supports children with life-limiting conditions and their families. However, there is limited evidence on how to effectively support bereaved parents and siblings. The purpose of this study is to explore the therapeutic impact of art therapy for bereaved families, in accordance with John Bowlby's four-stage theory of mourning. Methods: This single-case study employed the consensual qualitative research method. Art therapy records of bereaved families were reviewed individually, and records from one case were selected. Verbal statements made during the art therapy sessions and photocopies of the artworks were analyzed to understand the mourning process of the family. Results: A total of 113 statements and 12 artworks from 19 art therapy sessions were analyzed. As the art therapy progressed, each family member exhibited a pattern of engaging in more positive and healthy conversations in daily life, demonstrating the final stage of mourning: reorganization and recovery. The family dynamics also revealed that they reconstructed their inner world and redefined the meaning of loss, which is the final stage of mourning. The art therapy provided a safe environment for the family, allowing them to fulfill their wishes and regain the strength needed for recovery. Conclusion: This study suggests that art therapy supports bereaved families in alleviating their psychological difficulties, engaging in a healthy mourning process, and functioning as members of society. Further research is needed to better understand the effect of art therapy as a bereavement support tool in pediatric palliative care.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.1255-1258
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• 2015

Background: Locally advanced head and neck cancer is generally incurable and has a short survival rate. This study aimed to evaluate symptom relief, disease response, and acute toxicity after palliative hypo-fractionated radiotherapy and long-term survival in affected patients. Materials and Methods: Between January 2011 to December 2011, 80 patients who were histopathologically diagnosed as having stage III or stage IV head and neck squamous cell carcinoma based on Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 1-3, were offered palliative radiotherapy (20 Gy/5Fr/5 Days). Later these patients were evaluated on 30th day after completion of treatment for disease response based on World Health Organisation (WHO) criteria and palliation of symptoms using symptomatic response grading and acute toxicities by the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG). Many patients were given post radiation therapy (RT) palliative chemotherapy for appropriate palliative care and a few patients were selected for further curative RT. The overall survival was also evaluated among this group of patients with last follow up date of 1st May, 2014. Results: The most common presenting complaint was pain followed by dysphagia. Most patients (60-70%) had appreciable relief in their presenting symptoms. A good response was observed in the majority following palliative RT; a few patients had progressive disease and some had stable and regressed disease. None of the patients experienced radiation toxicity that required hospital admission. Almost all showed grade one and two acute skin and mucosal toxicity one month after completion of treatment. The mean survival days for patients given only hypofractionated palliative RT was 307 days, those with post palliative RT and palliative chemotherapy was 390 days and patients who went on to receive further palliative RT and curative RT dose had significantly overall survival of 582 days. Conclusions: Advanced head and neck cancer should be identified for suitable palliative hypofractionated radiotherapy to achieve acceptable symptom relief in a great proportion of patients and should be followed by palliative chemotherapy or curative RT in suitable cases for long-term symptom-free survival.

• 대한지역사회작업치료학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.33-45
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• 2017

목적 : 본 연구는 호스피스 작업치료 연구방향과 한국 호스피스 작업치료 교육과정 개발에 필요한 기초 자료를 제공하고 임상에서 호스피스 작업치료를 적용할 수 있는 방향을 알아보고자 했다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 범위 고찰을 통하여 1980년에서 2013년 12월까지 발행된 논문을 CHINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus에서 검색하여 연구에 적합한 45개의 논문을 선정하였다. 선정된 논문은 연구 연도, 연구 출처, 저자특성, 연구 설계, 연구 대상, 연구 목적으로 분석하였다. 결과 : 첫째, 호스피스 작업치료 논문은 1980년대부터 꾸준히 게재되다 2000년도부터 그 수가 약 3배 증가하였다. 연구 출처는 총 21개 학술지로, 가장 많은 논문이 게재된 학술지는 American Journal of Occupational Therapy였다. 둘째, 호스피스 작업치료 논문의 저자 특성은 직업은 작업치료사가, 지역은 미국이 가장 많은 것으로 나타났다. 연구 설계는 질적 연구가 양적 연구보다 약 4배 정도 많이 나타났다. 셋째, 호스피스 작업치료의 임상적 적용을 위한 중재방법으로는 공예활동, 일상생활활동훈련, 이완요법, 보호자 교육, 영성의 적용 등이 있었다. 호스피스 작업치료에 적용할 수 있는 이론적 방법으로는 하기-되기-되어가기 이론의 틀과 인간 작업 모델이 소개되었다. 교과과정과 임상교육을 통해 호스피스 작업치료가 확대될 수 있도록 하며 죽음에 대한 이해와 대처 기술에 대한 꾸준한 교육의 필요성이 언급되었다. 결론 : 호스피스 작업치료의 연구 방향과 논문 수의 증가는 호스피스완화의료의 발전과 그 흐름을 같이 하고 있는 것으로 보여진다. 또한 호스피스 작업치료의 임상과 연구영역에서 균형적 연구가 이루어지고 있으며, 질적 연구를 통해 호스피스 작업치료의 다양한 주제를 심도 있게 연구하고 있다고 사료된다. 하기-되기-되어가기 이론의 틀과 인간 작업 모델은 임상에 적용 가능한 이론으로 사용될 수 있을 것이며, 학교에서는 교육 과정을 개발하고 임상에서는 여러 교육을 제공하고 적극적인 참여를 통해 우리나라에서도 호스피스 작업치료가 시작되는 거점을 마련할 필요가 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.145-148
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• 2023

Preserving dignity is a significant concern for individuals approaching the end of their lives, as they face an increasing number of conditions that can potentially compromise their dignity. This article discusses dignity therapy as one intervention method aimed at enhancing the psychological and spiritual well-being of patients with terminal illnesses. Dignity therapy is an empirically supported therapeutic intervention that interviews patients with nine questions about what is important to them and what they want to remember, culminating in the production of a document based on these conversations. This intervention serves as a valuable tool and framework, enabling clinical professionals to reflect on dignity. It also provides clinicians with a medium to connect with patients on a deeply human level.

• 인간행동과 음악연구
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.19-40
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• 2016

본 연구의 목적은 보건복지부에 의해 지정된 54개 호스피스 완화의료 기관에서 시행되고 있는 음악치료에 대한 수치 기반의 현황 자료를 제공하는 것이다. 54개 기관의 코디네이터에게 E-mail로 설문지를 발송하여 총 47개 기관(87%)의 음악치료사와 코디네이터로부터 E-mail과 우편으로 회신을 받았다. 조사기간은 2014년 10월 30일부터 12월 5일까지였으며, 음악치료사 대상 설문지는 근무조건/처우, 음악치료 환경, 진행 및 개인역량 등 총 65문항으로 구성하였다. 코디네이터 대상 설문지는 각 기관의 음악치료 시행 여부 및 코디네이터의 관점에서 바라 본 음악치료의 현황과 개인정보 등 총 28문항으로 구성하였다. 설문에 응답한 47개 기관 중 음악치료 시행 기관은 22개 기관(46.8%)이었으며, 음악치료사 28명 가운데, 음악치료를 전공한 음악치료사는 19명(67.9%)인 것으로 파악되었다. 세션 준비, 수행, 평가와 관련해 음악치료를 진행하기에 적합한 환경이 갖추어져 있는지를 묻는 문항에 대해 음악치료사(M = 3.43, SD = 0.96)와 코디네이터(M = 2.73, SD = 0.77)의 응답 간에 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다(p < .05). 국내 호스피스 완화의료에서의 음악치료는 현재 시행 기관이 많지 않고 환경이 열악하지만, 음악치료에 대한 인식 결과를 볼 때 향후 호스피스 완화의료에서 보다 중요한 역할을 할 것으로 예상된다. 본 연구의 결과는 한국 호스피스 완화의료 기관에서의 음악치료 현황에 대한 최초의 정량적, 통계적 기초자료로서 의의가 있다.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2004