The influence of spirituality in the context of oncology patient

Abstract

Objective: Understand the effects of spirituality in the context of cancer patients. Literature Review: The diagnosis of cancer represents a significant challenge for individuals, given the specific complexity of this disease and the variety of associated prognoses. In this scenario, the patient's psychological dimension becomes particularly vulnerable, prone to manifestations such as deep sadness and hopelessness, which can result in psychosomatic conditions, including depression and anxiety. This understanding of the intersection between cancer diagnosis, mental health, and spirituality is essential to holistically addressing patients' needs. Final considerations: In this sense, it is essential to use already validated traditional treatments associated with non-pharmacological treatments, means which are alternatives to alleviate the patient's physical, mental and spiritual pain. In this aspect, spirituality is one of the options used in the medical field, making the applicability of religious coping (coping), which contributes to the way the patient sees death, using religion and faith to deal with stress and improve the condition of death. health in your finite life.