Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://ninho.inca.gov.br/jspui/handle/123456789/6441
Title: The importance of spirituality for women facing breast cancer diagnosis: A qualitative study
Authors: Leão, Diva Cristina Morett Romano
Pereira, Eliane Ramos
Marfil, María Nieves Pérez
Silva, Rose Mary Costa Rosa Andrade
Mendonça, Angelo Braga
Rocha, Renata Carla Nencetti Pereira
Caro, María Paz García
Keywords: Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasias da Mama
Spirituality
Espiritualidade
Diagnosis
Diagnóstico
Health
Saúde
Nursing
Enfermagem
Life
Vida
Qualitative Research
Pesquisa Qualitativa
Issue Date: 2021
Publisher: Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health
Citation: PEREIRA, Eliane Ramos et al. The importance of spirituality for women facing breast cancer diagnosis: A qualitative study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, v. 18, p. 1-11, 2021.
Abstract: Breast cancer remains significantly distressing and produces profound changes in women’s lives. Spirituality is an important resource at the time of diagnosis and treatment decisions. This qualitative study aimed to explore the spiritual experience of women diagnosed with breast cancer and the considerations of spirituality in health care using the existential phenomenology approach. The sampling procedure was intentional, based on the study’s exclusion and inclusion criteria. Forty women participated in individual interviews. The research was conducted in the outpatient clinic of a reference federal university hospital in South-Eastern Brazil. Throughout the research process, ethical principles were carefully followed. Five themes were identified: (1) meaning of spirituality–source of spiritual strength, (2) well-being in the relationship with God, (3) well-being in religious fellowship, (4) values and purpose of life–meaning in life, and (5) spirituality as a foundation to continue. Respect for patient’s spiritual values was recognised as a fundamental principle in health care. Spirituality was revealed as a source of support during the complex process of being diagnosed with breast cancer. Thus, health care professionals that value and encourage spirituality are needed, favouring better patient response to the diagnosis.
Description: p. 1-11.: il. p&b.
URI: http://sr-vmlxaph03:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/6441
ISSN: 1660-4601
Appears in Collections:Artigos de Periódicos da área de Enfermagem



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