Open AccessSpirituality as psychological support in the care of patients undergoing paleative care
Author(s) -
Amanda Souza Pereira Sales,
Cecília Souza França,
Larissa Miranda dos Santos,
Poliana Graleb Vasconcelos Oliveira dos Santos,
Murialdo Gasparet,
Paula Márcia Seabra de Sousa
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.25242/8876113220212361
Subject(s) - spirituality , dignity , faith , coping (psychology) , spiritual care , inclusion (mineral) , psychology , health care , qualitative research , meaning (existential) , nursing , medicine , psychotherapist , social psychology , alternative medicine , sociology , social science , philosophy , theology , pathology , political science , law , economics , economic growth
The current literature has pointed out the existence of positive influences of spiritual and religious beliefs in cancer treatment. The study, promoted by the Centre for Multidisciplinary Research in Culture, Faith and Reason (NUCFER), sought to understand the conception of cancer patients and health professionals about the inclusion of spirituality in the treatment of people with cancer. Thus, the general objective of this project was to understand the meaning of spirituality for cancer patients during their treatment and how this experience can contribute to support human care and relationships between patients and the healthcare team. The research was qualitative, using the semi-structured interview technique. 06 (six) health professionals were interviewed, one Nursing Assistant, three Registered Nurses and two Doctors; and 05 (five) people who have already gone through cancer treatment or are going through it. In a total of eleven people interviewed, all stated that it is important to take into account the spirituality of patients undergoing cancer treatment, as it significantly contributes to the treatment and coping with the difficulties arising from this painful process, in addition to valuing the human person byseeing them beyond their disease. Thus, the research revealed that the spirituality of patients undergoing cancer treatment must be taken into account, respected and encouraged when they wish. Subsequently, ithelps to maintain the emotional health of these individuals in high suffering, to recognize themselves in their integrity as humans, to respect all their expressions of living beings in the world. This representsa humanized treatment and promotes dignity of the human person