ArticleJournal of religion and health2023
Benefits of Spiritual and Religious Support in the Pain Management of Cancer Patients: A Literature Scoping Review.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Understanding meanings and lived experiences of spirituality among adults with cancer.Journal of psychosocial oncology · 2026Article
- Holistic Spiritual Care Practices, Competencies, and Needs in Cancer Treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review.Journal of religion and health · 2025Article
- Improving Spiritual Well-Being of Polish Pain Outpatients: A Feasibility Mixed Methods Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Evaluation of the Spiritual Care Needs of Patients with Cancer in a Chemotherapy Unit in Turkey.Journal of religion and health · 2024Article
- The role of spirituality in pain experiences among adults with cancer: an explanatory sequential mixed methods study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Symptom Clusters and Their Impact on Spiritual Well-Being Among Women with Breast Cancer.International journal of women's health · 2024Article
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Abstract
Pain is one of the main symptoms of cancer and the most difficult to control due to its complexity as it can involve physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. We proposed to summarize the scientific knowledge already published related to the influence of spirituality on pain therapy in cancer patients. Articles were searched in PubMed, SciELO, SciFinder, PsycInfo, and ScienceDirect databases using the following descriptors: "Spirituality," "Religion," "Religion," "Chronic Pain," "Pain Management" and "Cancer." A total of 68 articles were included and discussed. Most articles dealt with the influence of spirituality in palliative care, focussed on patient quality, and highlighted the importance of integrative oncology. Although few studies associated spirituality with chronic pain, most articles reported that spirituality could confer greater pain control.
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