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  • Oncology
  • Psychosocial Oncology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Spirituality is a key factor influencing cancer patients' well-being.
  • Positive links exist between patient spirituality and health outcomes like quality of life, mood, hope, and coping.
  • Spiritual or existential distress is common among individuals with cancer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of spirituality in cancer care.
  • To present models for identifying and managing spiritual distress in cancer patients.
  • To emphasize the role of clinicians in addressing spiritual needs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on spirituality and cancer.
  • Description of conceptual models for assessing spiritual distress.
  • Recommendations for clinical practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Main Results:

  • Spirituality positively correlates with improved quality of life, reduced depression and anxiety, and enhanced coping mechanisms in cancer patients.
  • Spiritual distress is a prevalent issue requiring clinical attention.
  • Models exist to guide clinicians in recognizing and addressing spiritual distress.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating spiritual care into routine oncology practice is essential.
  • Clinicians must routinely assess for spiritual distress as part of comprehensive patient evaluation.
  • Collaboration with spiritual care professionals is vital for effective management of spiritual distress in cancer patients.