Implementation of Seft (Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique) in Reducing Pain Levels in Breast Cancer Patients

Abstract

Cancer is a non-communicable disease characterized by rapid and uncontrolled growth and development of cells and tissues. Breast cancer is currently one of the most common types of cancer affecting women. Patients with advanced stage breast cancer experience various symptoms, such as pain. In addition to pharmacological therapy, pain management can also involve non-pharmacological therapy, one of which is the implementation of SEFT (SPIRITUAL EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE). The aim of this research is to obtain an overview of the application of SEFTin reducing the level of pain in breast cancer patients using a case study approach. This study utilized a descriptive design to investigate a condition, state, or other events. The subjects in this case study were patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using in-depth interview methods. The results of the analysis of the interview transcripts with the respondents showed themes including understanding of the characteristics of perceived pain, acceptance responses to the pain experienced, changes in life aspects experienced during illness, patients' hopes in coping with the emergence of pain, and patients' knowledge of pain management. This case study revealed that the implementation of SEFT can reduce the level of pain in breast cancer patients, as evidenced by a decrease in pain scale from severe category (scale 7-10) to mild category (scale 1-3) in each respondent. The results of this research can be used as a learning source for breast cancer patients regarding the implementation of SEFT in reducing the level of patient pain.