When diagnosed with breast cancer, women face many life changes that significantly change
and upset their life balance, putting a strain on their mental health. For this reason, the diary
entitled Nekaj mojega (Something mine) was created; to offer women psychological relief and
support during the course of their illness. This master's thesis deals with how the diary has come
to life in practice and how it covers the needs of women patients. In the theoretical part, the
woman's experience of her diagnosis and the obstacles she faces in her recovery are described.
The different ways of psychosocial help are listed and explained. The empirical part explores
how the diary helps its users - from the users’ point of view and from the point of view of
experts in this field (a psychologist and employee at Europa Donna Slovenija). A qualitative
methodology was used in which three different groups of women represented the sample. The
semi-structured individual interviews were analysed using open coding. The results represent
the first feedback on the use of the diary Nekaj mojega. Based on this, it will be possible to
develop and update it in the future and thus realize the importance of user perspective and user
participation. In addition, the work facilitates the understanding of the importance of using a
psychosocial tool in the context of breast cancer recovery.
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