THE ROLE OF SPIRITUALITY IN THE COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF ONCOLOGY PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Brenda Wictoria Oliveira de Andrade Dias; Bruna do Amaral Noronha de Figueiredo Gomes; Helena Pôrto De Assis; Willian Roberto de Oliveira Dias

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DOI

10.29327/9786527226840.1501316

Título do Trabalho

THE ROLE OF SPIRITUALITY IN THE COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF ONCOLOGY PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Autores

Brenda Wictoria Oliveira de Andrade Dias
Bruna do Amaral Noronha de Figueiredo Gomes
Helena Pôrto De Assis
Willian Roberto de Oliveira Dias

Modalidade

Resumo

Área temática

Saúde e Espiritualidade

Data de Publicação

21/08/2026

País da Publicação

Brasil

Idioma da Publicação

pt-BR

Página do Trabalho

https://www.even3.com.br/anais/xxvii-fiamc-world-congress-for-catholic-physicians-abstract-session-688844/1501316-the-role-of-spirituality-in-the-comprehensive-care-and-clinical-outcomes-of-oncology-patients--a-systematic-revi

ISBN

978-65-272-2684-0

Palavras-Chave

Spirituality, Neoplasms, Holistic Health, Quality of Life, Palliative Care, Systematic Review

Resumo

Introduction: Cancer represents a significant global health challenge, with a high proportion of patients experiencing clinically significant psychosocial and spiritual distress. Contemporary oncology emphasizes a whole-person approach, acknowledging that addressing the spiritual dimension is a core component of holistic, palliative, and supportive care. For many, a diagnosis initiates a profound journey involving questions about meaning, purpose, and hope, making spirituality a critical determinant of health. Objective: This study aims to analyze the role of spirituality in the care delivery and clinical outcomes of oncology patients. Methods: A systematic literature review was performed using the PubMed database with the descriptors “spiritually” AND “cancer”. Filters were applied for systematic reviews and reviews published between 2021 and 2025. The selection and screening process was conducted with the aid of Rayyan software to ensure methodological rigor. Results: The literature identifies spirituality as a central coping resource significantly linked to improved health-related quality of life and greater resilience throughout the illness trajectory. Research consistently shows that spiritual well-being is associated with reduced psychological suffering, including lower levels of anxiety, depression, stress, and hopelessness. Furthermore, evidence indicates a positive impact on treatment adherence and general well-being. In the context of advanced disease, spiritual support is associated with better end-of-life outcomes, such as higher rates of hospice utilization and improved quality of life near death. Conclusion: Spirituality constitutes an indispensable component of integral oncology care, with clear applicability in clinical practice through spiritual screening, assessment, and interdisciplinary support. Integrating this dimension into standard protocols is essential for delivering patient-centered care and optimizing psychosocial clinical outcomes.

Título do Evento: XXVII FIAMC World Congress for Catholic Physicians - ABSTRACT SESSION
Cidade do Evento: Brasília
Título dos Anais do Evento: Proceedings of the XXVII FIAMC World Congress of Catholic Physicians and VI Brazilian Congress of Catholic Physicians
Nome da Editora: Even3
Meio de Divulgação: Meio Digital
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DIAS, Brenda Wictoria Oliveira de Andrade et al.. THE ROLE OF SPIRITUALITY IN THE COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF ONCOLOGY PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.. In: Proceedings of the XXVII FIAMC World Congress of Catholic Physicians and VI Brazilian Congress of Catholic Physicians. Anais...Brasília(DF) Casa Dom Luciano, 2026. Disponível em: https//www.even3.com.br/anais/xxvii-fiamc-world-congress-for-catholic-physicians-abstract-session-688844/1501316-THE-ROLE-OF-SPIRITUALITY-IN-THE-COMPREHENSIVE-CARE-AND-CLINICAL-OUTCOMES-OF-ONCOLOGY-PATIENTS--A-SYSTEMATIC-REVI. Acesso em: 11/09/2026