RT Journal Article
T1 The Importance of Spirituality for Women Facing Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Qualitative Study.
A1 Leão, Diva Cristina Morett Romano
A1 Pereira, Eliane Ramos
A1 Pérez-Marfil, María Nieves
A1 Silva, Rose Mary Costa Rosa Andrade
A1 Mendonça, Angelo Braga
A1 Rocha, Renata Carla Nencetti Pereira
A1 García-Caro, María Paz
K1 breast cancer
K1 diagnosis
K1 health
K1 meaning in life
K1 nursing
K1 qualitative research
K1 spirituality
AB 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.
YR 2021
FD 2021-06-13
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/18071
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/18071
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 12, 2025