| Abstract [eng] |
Title of master’s diploma paper: Psychosocial assistance of a social worker to a family in the event of a child with oncological disease. The aim of the research is to reveal the psychosocial help provided by a social worker to a family where a child has an oncological disease. Objectives of the research: 1) To present the characteristics of oncological diseases in children; 2) To define aspects of social work in the field of pediatric oncology; 3) Identify the psychosocial assistance provided by a social worker to a family with a child with oncological disease, based on the professional experience of social workers. Subjects: 1) social workers working in social service centers for at least three years; 2) social workers working with families where the child has an oncological disease. Research methods: theoretical - analysis of scientific literature sources and legal documents, using methods of comparison, systematization and generalization; empirical - a structured interview method used for data collection; the content analysis method was used for the analysis of the research data. Research results. When a child develops an oncological disease, the family faces difficulties such as weak social ties, the psycho-emotional state of the family and the crisis in the family relationship, changes in the family's established rhythm of life, redistribution of duties and responsibilities, and often unbearable financial difficulties. The family is experiencing psychological stress, experiencing a crisis that has a significant impact on the psycho-emotional well-being of both the child and his or her family members. The whole family faces negative emotions: anger, fear, shock, fright, anxiety, fear of death, ruining future and present plans, influencing the work and daily lives of family members. The family has a need for psychosocial services provided by social workers: it helps the family to identify and develop its strengths at home, to receive the necessary social services in crisis situations, and ensures timely inter-institutional cooperation and teamwork. Social workers provide information, counseling, mediation and representation services to the family at the family home, provide day social care and respite services; collaborates with other team members and involves relatives, friends, community members, and non-governmental organizations in its activities. However, it is observed that working with the family of a child with oncological disease requires a lot of emotional resources, often experiencing stress that can lead to burnout syndrome. |
