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    Background:

    • Narrative medicine integrates literary and clinical practice to improve patient care.
    • Understanding the patient's narrative is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a history of narrative medicine.
    • To underscore its significance in delivering high-quality patient care.
    • To explore its impact on oncology nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of peer-reviewed publications.
    • Analysis of contributions from literary, medical, sociological, and communication fields.

    Main Results:

    • Narrative medicine emphasizes the patient-provider relationship and the patient's story.
    • It draws from diverse academic perspectives.

    Conclusions:

    • A strong patient-provider relationship, informed by the patient's narrative, is vital for quality cancer care.
    • Equipping oncology nurses with narrative medicine skills enhances patient understanding and strengthens the nurse-patient bond.