EFFECT OF MINDFULNESS-BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY ON FATIGUE LEVELS IN PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN ISOLATION WARD

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MBCT in reducing fatigue levels among pulmonary TB patients in isolation wards.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study employed a one-group pre-test and post-test design. Thirty-two pulmonary TB patients in an isolation ward received MBCT interventions over six sessions, each lasting 30–45 minutes. Fatigue levels were measured pre- and post-intervention using the Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS), validated in Indonesian. Data were analyzed using paired sample t-tests and chi-square tests to assess the intervention's impact.

Results: Initial assessments showed that 68.8% of respondents experienced moderate fatigue, and 18.8% reported severe fatigue, with only 12.4% experiencing no fatigue. Post-intervention results indicated a substantial reduction in fatigue, with 81.2% of participants reporting no fatigue, and no cases of severe fatigue remaining. The paired sample t-test and chi-square analysis confirmed a significant reduction in fatigue levels (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: MBCT significantly reduced fatigue levels in pulmonary TB patients, suggesting its potential as an effective non-pharmacological intervention to improve patient well-being and adherence to treatment protocols. Integrating MBCT into TB care could enhance holistic patient care by addressing both physical and psychosomatic symptoms.