Spirituality in oncology - a consensus by the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology

ABSTRACT

Spirituality is a dynamic and an intrinsic aspect of humanity and is usually intense in cancer for patients, families, and health care teams. Evidence on spirituality, health, and healing have increased over the last decades. This consensus is for those involved in cancer patient care, with concepts and possible strategies for addressing spirituality, with discussion on the relevance, impact, and challenges of spirituality care. The purpose and intent of the consensus are to highlight the need for spirituality inclusion in the complex and delicate trajectory of cancer patients.

RESUMO

A espiritualidade é um aspecto dinâmico e intrínseco da humanidade e costuma ser intensa no câncer para pacientes, familiares e equipes de saúde. Evidências sobre espiritualidade, saúde e cura aumentaram nas últimas décadas. Esse consenso é para os envolvidos no cuidado ao paciente oncológico, com conceitos e possíveis estratégias de abordagem da espiritualidade, com discussão sobre a relevância, impacto e desafios do cuidado com a espiritualidade. O objetivo e a intenção do consenso são destacar a necessidade da inclusão da espiritualidade na complexa e delicada trajetória dos pacientes com câncer.

Keywords:

Neoplasms - Spirituality - Consensus

Descritores:

Neoplasias - Espiritualidade - Consenso

Publication History

Received: 13 May 2022

Accepted: 03 July 2022

Article published online:
02 August 2022

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