Spiritual Care for Cancer Patients at the End-of-Life.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spiritual care for patients at the end of life is an important element in their holistic care. The aim of this study is to assess the opinions of cancer patients with limited prognosis about the importance of faith in fighting illness and the factors contributing to a better adjustment to illness and to their self-reconciliation and spiritual well-being.

Material and methods

This study used a specially designed questionnaire for cancer patients with limited prognosis. The 30 respondents were patients with an estimated prognosis of less than 1 month, cared for in a unit with palliative and home care beds.

Results

The patients emphasized the importance of family as a supporter in the fight against disease (90%), followed by faith (66.7%) and a care team (63.3

SUBMITTER: Bacoanu G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11353481 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature