RELIGIOSITY AND THE RESIGNIFICATION OF ONCOLOGICAL ILLNESS: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT

Ludymilla Rodriguês; Fabline Ribeiro Amorim; Karolina Vitória Loze Villela; Natállia David Santos; ADRIANE FERREIRA DE BRITO

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RELIGIOSITY AND THE RESIGNIFICATION OF ONCOLOGICAL ILLNESS: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT

Autores

Ludymilla Rodriguês
Fabline Ribeiro Amorim
Karolina Vitória Loze Villela
Natállia David Santos
ADRIANE FERREIRA DE BRITO

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Resumo

Área temática

Saúde e Espiritualidade

Data de Publicação

21/08/2026

País da Publicação

Brasil

Idioma da Publicação

pt-BR

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https://www.even3.com.br/anais/xxvii-fiamc-world-congress-for-catholic-physicians-abstract-session-688844/1507763-religiosity-and-the-resignification-of-oncological-illness--an-experience-report

ISBN

978-65-272-2684-0

Palavras-Chave

Oncology, Patient-centered care, Religiosity, Spirituality

Resumo

Introduction: The experience of illness, especially in conditions with poor prognosis, is often associated with significant emotional distress. In this context, spirituality and religiosity may function as important coping strategies, helping individuals attribute meaning to illness and adapt to the disease process. Objective: To report an experience in an oncology inpatient setting, emphasizing the role of religiosity in the resignification of illness. Methods: This is a descriptive experience report conducted in 2023 during academic clinical activities in a hospital oncology ward. The experience involved direct interaction with oncology patients through clinical care, active listening and patient-centered communication, allowing observation of subjective aspects related to illness perception. The approach included group interactions focused on listening and emotional support, aiming to understand how patients interpreted their health condition and attributed meaning to their illness. Results: During the experience, patients’ narratives revealed symbolic interpretations of disease progression, frequently influenced by religiosity. In some cases, illness was perceived as part of a process guided by a higher dimension, often associated with expectations of improvement or acceptance, even in the presence of unfavorable clinical conditions. This meaning-making process highlighted the relevance of religiosity as a coping mechanism, contributing to greater acceptance of diagnosis and reduction of emotional distress. The experience demonstrated that patients may construct unique and meaningful interpretations of illness when supported by spiritual beliefs. Conclusion: Religiosity can play a significant role in the resignification of oncological illness, helping patients cope with poor prognostic conditions in a more peaceful and adaptive manner. Recognizing this dimension is essential for healthcare professionals, contributing to more sensitive, respectful and patient-centered care.

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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RODRIGUÊS, Ludymilla et al.. RELIGIOSITY AND THE RESIGNIFICATION OF ONCOLOGICAL ILLNESS: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT.. 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-688844/1507763-RELIGIOSITY-AND-THE-RESIGNIFICATION-OF-ONCOLOGICAL-ILLNESS--AN-EXPERIENCE-REPORT. Acesso em: 11/09/2026