The influence of spirituality on the emotional crisis experienced by oncology patients
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https://doi.org/10.26694/reufpi.v14i1.5256Keywords:
Spirituality, Emotions, Crisis Intervention, Oncology, Mental healthAbstract
Objective: To understand spirituality as a factor influencing the emotional crisis experienced by cancer patients. Methods: A mixed-methods study, guided by Grounded Theory, which provides explanations for individuals’ concerns. The study was conducted in an oncology Hospital. Data were collected from July to September 2018 using two instruments: a semi-structured interview guide and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale for Assessment in Healthcare Contexts. The qualitative analysis identified the phases of the crisis, while the quantitative analysis linked these phases to the patients’ spirituality and helped identify their sociodemographic profile. Results: 30 patients participated, predominantly women, with breast cancer, aged over 50, with incomplete elementary education, married, with children, and Catholic. Two categories were developed regarding the experience of emotional crisis and its relationship with spirituality: emotional crisis in the oncological context and the influence of spirituality on the emotional crisis experienced by cancer patients. Conclusion: Spirituality was found to be a protective factor during the emotional crisis resulting from the cancer diagnosis. The participants scored positively on the applied scale for strong spirituality and showed effective resolution of the emotional crisis.
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