In this study the researcher explored and described the utilization of Gestalt play therapy concepts and techniques in order to strengthen the sense of self of the pediatric hematology/oncology patient. Literature studies were compiled to examine the concepts of the pediatric hematology/oncology patient, sense of self and Gestalt play therapy. These literature studies provided the theoretical frame in which the study was executed. During the empirical study qualitative data was gathered by means of unstructured interviews within an instrumental case study. Eight therapy sessions were conducted with the participant in order to explore how Gestalt play therapy concepts and techniques could be utilized to strengthen the sense of self of the pediatric hematology/oncology patient. Following the analysis of the data the researcher was able to describe how the Gestalt play therapy concepts and techniques were utilized to strengthen the sense of self of the pediatric hematology/oncology patient. / Social Work / M. Diac. (Play Therapy)

In this study the researcher explored and described the utilization of Gestalt play therapy concepts and techniques in order to strengthen the sense of self of the pediatric hematology/oncology patient. Literature studies were compiled to examine the concepts of the pediatric hematology/oncology patient, sense of self and Gestalt play therapy. These literature studies provided the theoretical frame in which the study was executed. During the empirical study qualitative data was gathered by means of unstructured interviews within an instrumental case study. Eight therapy sessions were conducted with the participant in order to explore how Gestalt play therapy concepts and techniques could be utilized to strengthen the sense of self of the pediatric hematology/oncology patient. Following the analysis of the data the researcher was able to describe how the Gestalt play therapy concepts and techniques were utilized to strengthen the sense of self of the pediatric hematology/oncology patient. / Social Work / M. Diac. (Play Therapy)

Finally, the result from my study shows, that fatigue is a big enemy from the oncology patient. It influences their personal and social life and their quality of life. Therefore it is necessary to wrestle with fatigue using all relevant facilities.

El cuidador primario del paciente oncológico constituye un apoyo vital durante el proceso de la enfermedad. Sin embargo, también experimenta choques en su afectividad que le producen alteraciones en su salud integral al contemplar todo lo que padece su familiar a causa del cáncer, que ameritan investigarse. El objetivo busco describir y analizar el afrontamiento y adaptación del cuidador primario del paciente oncológico en una clínica privada del distrito de Chiclayo, 2023. La propuesta investigativa fue de tipo cualitativo, descriptivo. La población la constituyo 80 cuidadores primarios de la clínica privada Oncorad del distrito de Chiclayo. Los sujetos participantes fueron los cuidadores primarios que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión, La muestra se abordó como no probabilística por conveniencia y su tamaño de 12 cuidadores estuvo delimitada por saturación y redundancia. En la recolección de la información fue utilizada la técnica de entrevista semiestructurada validada por juicio de expertos. Los datos recolectados pasaron por análisis de contenido temático, sustentados en criterios éticos y de rigor científico. Se encontraron como resultados: Modos de afrontamiento del cuidador ante la protección de la vida del paciente oncológico; Modos de adaptación del cuidador primario del paciente oncológico; afrontando el futuro con chequeos preventivos y mejores estilos de vida. Conclusión: El cuidador primario experimenta muchas etapas en el trayecto del cuidado que pueden afectar no solo su psiquis, sino también su rol social y que busca ayuda, soporte e información en su familia, profesionales de salud y su creencia religiosa. / The primary caregiver of the oncology patient is a vital support during the disease process. However, they also experience shocks in their affectivity that produce alterations in their integral health when contemplating all that their family member suffers because of cancer, which merit investigation. The objective was to describe and analyze the coping and adaptation of the primary caregiver of the oncology patient in a private clinic in the district of Chiclayo, 2023. The research proposal was qualitative and descriptive. The population consisted of 80 primary caregivers of the Oncorad private clinic in the district of Chiclayo. The participating subjects were the primary caregivers who met the inclusion criteria. The sample was approached as non-probabilistic by convenience and its size of 12 caregivers was delimited by saturation and redundancy. The semi-structured interview technique validated by expert judgment was used in the collection of information. The data collected underwent thematic content analysis, based on ethical criteria and scientific rigor. The following were found as results: Ways of coping of the caregiver when facing the protection of the oncologic patient's life; Ways of adaptation of the primary caregiver of the oncologic patient; facing the future with preventive check-ups and better life styles. Conclusion: The primary caregiver experiences many stages in the caregiving journey that may affect not only their psyche, but also their social role and they seek help, support and information from their family, health professionals and their religious beliefs.