Intervensi Terapi Mindfulness untuk Menurunkan Depresi pada Pasien Kanker di RS Cipto Mangunkusumo Jakarta
Robertus Surjoseto, Devy Sofyanty
Observasi Jurnal Publikasi Ilmu Psikologi May 11, 2026 DOI: 10.61132/observasi.v4i2.2223 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Experimental design of the one group pretest-posttest design Qualitative Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 30 |
| Population | Cancer patients with depression at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta |
| Intervention | Mindfulness therapy |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Beck depression inventory Coping psychology Depression economics Population Intervention counseling Clinical psychology Depressive symptoms Research design Psychotherapist Clinical practice Data collection |
| Key findings | Mindfulness therapy produced a statistically significant large effect in reducing depressive symptoms in cancer patients. |
Abstract
Mindfulness intervention therapy is a psychotherapy that can be used to reduce depressive symptoms. This study aims to determine whether mindfulness therapy contributes to reducing the level of depression in patients cancer at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta. The research design used was the experimental design of the one group pretest-posttest design. The total number of samples used for the population was 30 people who met the criteria for depression. Relevant data was collecterd through clinical interviews, observations and psychological test. The Beck Depression Inventory II (BD-II) questionnaire was used to collect data for this study. According to the Wilcoxon analysis, the results were statistically significant p = 0.000, indicating a large effect size in reducing depressive symptoms with mindfulness therapy. These results are supported by improved patients understanding of depression and mindfulness concepts, as well as enhanced abilities in adapting emotional coping strategies. The results of qualitative analysis showed that subjek felt more happy, be positive, not hopeless, effective communication skills and be able to resolve their problems. This research can make a significant contribution to efforts to prevent and treat depression in cancer patients, improving their quality of life through increasing mindfulness.